Annual death rates in different age groups in Germany
Germany: Annual death rates in different age groups was 2.98 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
2.98
Change on year
down 4.9%
World rank
210th
of 236 countries
All-time high
60.31
in 1950
All-time low
2.98
in 2023
Years of data
74
1950–2023
Annual death rates in different age groups in Germany, 1950–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Germany recorded 2.98 for annual death rates in different age groups in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 74 years on record.
The figure is down 4.9% on the previous year and down 10.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, annual death rates in different age groups in Germany peaked at 60.31 in 1950 and was at its lowest, 2.98, in 2023.
Germany ranks 210th of 236 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Annual death rates in different age groups in Germany, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 60.31 | — |
| 1951 | 56.89 | -5.7% |
| 1952 | 53.68 | -5.6% |
| 1953 | 50.65 | -5.7% |
| 1954 | 47.79 | -5.6% |
| 1955 | 45.1 | -5.6% |
| 1956 | 42.55 | -5.6% |
| 1957 | 40.33 | -5.2% |
| 1958 | 39.11 | -3.0% |
| 1959 | 37.58 | -3.9% |
| 1960 | 36.1 | -3.9% |
| 1961 | 33.63 | -6.8% |
| 1962 | 30.51 | -9.3% |
| 1963 | 28.82 | -5.5% |
| 1964 | 26.51 | -8.0% |
| 1965 | 24.28 | -8.4% |
| 1966 | 23.84 | -1.8% |
| 1967 | 22.58 | -5.3% |
| 1968 | 22.09 | -2.2% |
| 1969 | 22.41 | +1.4% |
| 1970 | 22.17 | -1.1% |
| 1971 | 22.14 | -0.1% |
| 1972 | 20.45 | -7.6% |
| 1973 | 20.83 | +1.9% |
| 1974 | 20.19 | -3.1% |
| 1975 | 18.91 | -6.3% |
| 1976 | 17.04 | -9.9% |
| 1977 | 15.1 | -11.4% |
| 1978 | 14.35 | -5.0% |
| 1979 | 13.57 | -5.4% |
| 1980 | 12.9 | -5.0% |
| 1981 | 11.85 | -8.1% |
| 1982 | 11.16 | -5.8% |
| 1983 | 10.22 | -8.4% |
| 1984 | 9.76 | -4.4% |
| 1985 | 9.14 | -6.4% |
| 1986 | 8.98 | -1.7% |
| 1987 | 8.51 | -5.3% |
| 1988 | 7.77 | -8.7% |
| 1989 | 7.42 | -4.4% |
| 1990 | 7.12 | -4.1% |
| 1991 | 6.5 | -8.6% |
| 1992 | 6.09 | -6.3% |
| 1993 | 5.79 | -5.0% |
| 1994 | 5.51 | -4.8% |
| 1995 | 5.31 | -3.7% |
| 1996 | 5.1 | -4.0% |
| 1997 | 4.85 | -4.8% |
| 1998 | 4.61 | -4.9% |
| 1999 | 4.49 | -2.7% |
| 2000 | 4.37 | -2.7% |
| 2001 | 4.21 | -3.5% |
| 2002 | 4.18 | -0.8% |
| 2003 | 4.2 | +0.5% |
| 2004 | 4.14 | -1.3% |
| 2005 | 3.87 | -6.7% |
| 2006 | 3.8 | -1.6% |
| 2007 | 3.93 | +3.3% |
| 2008 | 3.51 | -10.7% |
| 2009 | 3.48 | -0.9% |
| 2010 | 3.48 | +0.1% |
| 2011 | 3.6 | +3.5% |
| 2012 | 3.31 | -8.0% |
| 2013 | 3.31 | +0.1% |
| 2014 | 3.27 | -1.4% |
| 2015 | 3.29 | +0.8% |
| 2016 | 3.53 | +7.1% |
| 2017 | 3.24 | -8.1% |
| 2018 | 3.18 | -1.8% |
| 2019 | 3.2 | +0.5% |
| 2020 | 3.07 | -4.0% |
| 2021 | 3.04 | -1.1% |
| 2022 | 3.13 | +3.1% |
| 2023 | 2.98 | -4.9% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 2.98 is below the median for high income countries, which is 4.46, 67% of the median. (85 countries reporting)
- Germany's 2.98 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3.53, 84% of the median. (56 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 47.4 | 37.58 | 60.31 | 10 |
| 1960s | 27.08 | 22.09 | 36.1 | 10 |
| 1970s | 18.48 | 13.57 | 22.17 | 10 |
| 1980s | 9.77 | 7.42 | 12.9 | 10 |
| 1990s | 5.54 | 4.49 | 7.12 | 10 |
| 2000s | 3.97 | 3.48 | 4.37 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.34 | 3.18 | 3.6 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.05 | 2.98 | 3.13 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is annual death rates in different age groups in Germany?
- Annual death rates in different age groups in Germany was 2.98 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual death rates in different age groups recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 60.31 in 1950.
- What is the lowest annual death rates in different age groups recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.98 in 2023.
- How does Germany rank for annual death rates in different age groups?
- Germany ranks 210th out of 236 countries with data for 2023.
- Is annual death rates in different age groups rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is down 10.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Annual death rates in different age groups. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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