page_title: Census in Germany
hierarchical_section_title: Census in Germany
context_page_description: A national census in Germany was held every five years from 1875 to 1910. After the World Wars, only a few full population censuses have been held, the last in 1987. The most recent census, though not a national census, was the 2011 European Union census.
context_section_description: A national census in Germany (German: Volkszählung) was held every five years from 1875 to 1910. After the World Wars, only a few full population censuses have been held, the last in 1987. The most recent census, though not a national census, was the 2011 European Union census.
caption: World map showing countries' most recent censuses as of 2014:
     2005 or after   2000–2004   1995–1999   1990–1994   1970–1989