Germany Death Rate
Crude death rate per 1,000 people SP.DYN.CDRT.IN
Germany's death rate was 13.2 in 2025, ranked 17th globally. This represents a 7.5% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Germany's death rate stood at 13.2 in 2025, a rise of +0.9 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 13.2 by 2025. Germany ranked 17th globally.
Germany’s death rate has risen steadily over the 65‑year series, reaching an all‑time peak of 13.22 deaths per 1,000 people in 2025, which places the country 17th globally. The figure marks an increase from the earliest observation in 1960 of 12.00 and from the trough recorded in 2004 at 9.90, indicating a long‑term upward trajectory after the early‑2000s decline. The recent level is closely aligned with peer nations such as North Macedonia (13.12) and Dominica (13.26), suggesting that Germany now shares a mortality profile with countries that have comparable demographic ageing and health‑system pressures. The rise reflects a combination of an ageing population, higher prevalence of chronic conditions, and modest improvements in medical reporting. If demographic shifts continue and public‑health interventions succeed in reducing age‑related mortality, the death rate could stabilise or even decline; otherwise, the upward trend is likely to persist.
Data & projection
| Year | Death Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 13.5 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 13.2 | - | - |
| 2025 | 13.2 | +0.9 | #17 |
| 2023 | 12.3 | −0.4 | #202 |
| 2022 | 12.7 | +0.4 | #197 |
| 2021 | 12.3 | +0.4 | #188 |
| 2020 | 11.9 | +0.6 | #188 |
| 2019 | 11.3 | −0.2 | #195 |
| 2018 | 11.5 | +0.2 | #194 |
| 2017 | 11.3 | +0.2 | #193 |
| 2016 | 11.1 | −0.2 | #195 |
| 2015 | 11.3 | +0.6 | #193 |
| 2014 | 10.7 | −0.4 | #190 |
| 2013 | 11.1 | +0.3 | #192 |
| 2012 | 10.8 | +0.2 | #189 |
| 2011 | 10.6 | +0.1 | #184 |
| 2010 | 10.5 | +0.1 | #177 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Germany matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw death rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Germany's death rate was 13.2 in 2025. Ranked 17th globally. This represents a 7.5% increase from the previous year.
Germany's death rate peaked at 13.2 in 2025.
The lowest death rate in Germany was 9.9 in 2004.
Germany ranks 17th globally in death rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.CDRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
Germany's death rate is projected to reach 13.2 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The death rate of Germany in 2025 was 13.2. This ranks 17th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_germany_death-rate,
title = {Germany Death Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/germany/death-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}