VOICED : 1,5 millones menos de alemanes

Germany, the most populous country in the European Union, has fewer inhabitants than previously thought. The 2011 census revealed a population of 80.2 million, which is 1.5 million less than expected. The number of foreign residents is also lower, with 6.2 million people of other nationalities, over a million less than estimated. The Statistical Institute predicts that declining birth rates could reduce the population to between 65 and 70 million by 2060.

Which country is the most populous in the European Union?

• France

• Germany

• Italy

• Spain

How many people were found to be living in Germany according to the 2011 census?

• 82.3 million

• 81.7 million

• 80.2 million

• 79.5 million

By how much did the population count differ from previous estimates according to the 2011 census?

• 1 million more

• 500,000 less

• 1.5 million less

• 2 million more

What is the estimated number of foreigners living in Germany as per the census?

• 7.5 million

• 6.2 million

• 5.2 million

• 8.1 million

What is the projected population range for Germany by 2060?

• 75 to 80 million

• 65 to 70 million

• 70 to 75 million

• 60 to 65 million