Germany Crude Birth Rate — EU Birth, Death and Migration Rates
EU Birth, Death and Migration Rates — Germany Crude Birth Rate stood at 7.8 ‰ in 2025, according to Eurostat. It is one of the indicators in the Birth, death and migration rates table (Value · Annual), with a complete series running from 1960 to 2025. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Birth, death and migration rates table
| Indicator | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crude birth rate | |||||||||||
| Germany | 7.8 | 8.1 | 8.3 | 8.9 | 9.6 | 9.3 | 9.4 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.6 | |
| France | 9.3 | 9.6 | 9.9 | 10.6 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 11.2 | 11.3 | 11.5 | 11.8 |
Understanding germany Crude Birth Rate
The birth rate in Germany measures the natality density of the new generation through the number of surviving newborns per thousand residents present in this central European nation. The data encompasses all births recorded across the states and territories belonging to the country, regardless of the mother's migration background, but excludes cases declared too late or with unclear residency. Unlike indicators measuring the absolute number of children born, this metric clearly illustrates demographic vitality in relation to the total aging population size.
Users reading the data should bear in mind that the civil registration system here is very stringent, yet initially published figures may still undergo minor adjustments in subsequent reporting periods following deeper population audits. When assessing fluctuations, attention must be paid to structural factors such as the proportion of women of childbearing age and this country's specific maternity leave policies. Comparisons with neighboring countries should be based on long-term trends rather than focusing solely on changes between two consecutive years.
Frequently asked questions
- What does this index reflect about the economy?
- It indicates the potential for augmenting the labour force and future pressure on social security systems.
- Are out-of-hospital births counted?
- All births with valid medical certificates and registered with authorities are included in the database.
- Why has the birth rate here remained low for many years?
- Due to trends toward late marriage, high child-rearing costs, and individuals prioritizing personal career development.