Annual GDP growth in Germany

Germany: Annual GDP growth was 0.2% in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
0.2%
Change on year
up 148.4%
World rank
181st
of 196 countries
All-time high
5.7%
in 1990
All-time low
-5.5%
in 2009
Years of data
46
1980–2025

Annual GDP growth in Germany, 1980–2025

-5-2.502.55198020022025

Source: International Monetary Fund (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.

Analysis

The most recent figure for annual gdp growth in Germany is 0.2%, measured in 2025.

The figure is up 148.4% on the previous year and down 85.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, annual gdp growth in Germany peaked at 5.7% in 1990 and was at its lowest, -5.5%, in 2009.

That places Germany 181st out of 196 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 1.9% -0.8% 3.9% 10
1990s 2.3% -1.0% 5.7% 10
2000s 0.8% -5.5% 3.9% 10
2010s 2.0% 0.4% 4.1% 10
2020s 0.1% -4.1% 3.9% 6

Countries ranked near Germany

  1. 178 San Marino 0.4% compare
  2. 179 Finland 0.4% compare
  3. 180 Luxembourg 0.4% compare
  4. 182 New Zealand 0.2% compare
  5. 183 Iraq -0.4% compare
  6. 184 Jamaica -0.5% compare

See the full ranking of 198 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is annual gdp growth in Germany?
Annual gdp growth in Germany was 0.2% in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest annual gdp growth recorded in Germany?
The highest recorded value was 5.7% in 1990.
What is the lowest annual gdp growth recorded in Germany?
The lowest recorded value was -5.5% in 2009.
How does Germany rank for annual gdp growth?
Germany ranks 181st out of 196 countries with data for 2025.
Is annual gdp growth rising or falling in Germany?
Over the last ten years it is down 85.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Germany data come from?
The figures come from International Monetary Fund (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual GDP growth. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Annual GDP growth
Unit
%
Source
International Monetary Fund (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
198 places, 8,084 data points, 1980–2026
Last refreshed

Annual percent change in gross domestic product. This data is adjusted for inflation.