This statistic shows the size of the urban and rural populations of Germany between 1960 and 2022. Over the years recorded here, the urban population of Germany has increased, while the rural population has declined. The population of Germany has remained at approximately 82 million during this period.
Urban and rural population share in Germany from 1960 to 2022
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