Germany Facts
Capital of GermanyThe capital of Germany is Berlin.
| Capital | Berlin |
| Population (UN estimate, 2024, rounded) | 84.5 million |
| Total area | 357,588 km² |
| Population density (calculated) | 236 people per km² |
| Currency | Euro (EUR) |
| Region | Europe |
How we got the density
- Density is the one figure on this page that is calculated rather than looked up: population ÷ area.
- 84.5 million people = 84,500,000 people. Divided by 357,588 km²: 236.31 people per km², which rounds to 236.
Check it backwards
236 × 357,588 km² ≈ 84,498,044 people — back to the population, apart from the rounding of the density to a whole number.
Questions people also ask
What is the capital of Germany?
The capital of Germany is Berlin.
How many people live in Germany?
About 84.5 million, by the UN World Population Prospects 2024 estimate (rounded). Population density works out to 236 people per km².
How big is Germany?
Germany covers 357,588 km² in total area.
What currency does Germany use?
The Euro (EUR).