Germany’s Birth Rate Falls to Lowest Level Since Post-War Era
Daily Monitor
April 28, 2026
Germany’s Birth Rate Falls to Lowest Level Since Post-War Era
Germany’s birth rate has declined to its lowest level since World War II, with 654,300 children born in 2025, according to preliminary data from the Federal Statistical Office.
The birth rate in eastern federal states decreased by 4.5%, surpassing the 3.2% decline observed in western states. Notably, only Hamburg experienced a slight increase of 0.5%. In contrast, the number of deaths in 2025 reached approximately 1.01 million, exceeding births by 352,000. This information was reported on April 28, 2026.
For journalistic integrity, this report was summarized from: deutschlandfunk.de