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The sum of all inhabitants of a particular geographic area, such as a country, region, or city.
Die Gesamtbevölkerung der Europäischen Union beträgt fast 450 Millionen Menschen.
The total population of the European Union is almost 450 million people.
The word is composed of 'gesamt' (whole, total) and 'Bevölkerung' (population). So it literally describes the 'ganze Bevölkerung' (entire population) of an area.
Ein großer Teil der Gesamtbevölkerung lebt in Städten.
A large part of the total population lives in cities.
To name the geographic area, the genitive is often used. Alternatively, you can also use the preposition 'von' (of/from).
Die Gesamtbevölkerung Deutschlands ist in den letzten Jahren gewachsen.
The total population of Germany has grown in recent years.
This word belongs to formal language. You often find it in news reports, statistics, and academic texts.
Laut Statistik macht die Gruppe der über 65-Jährigen einen wachsenden Anteil an der Gesamtbevölkerung aus.
According to statistics, the group of people over 65 makes up a growing share of the total population.
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Both words can refer to all the people in an area. „Einwohnerzahl“ focuses mainly on the specific number, while „Gesamtbevölkerung“ refers more to the population as a whole. „Einwohnerzahl“ is usually appropriate in a statistic, while „Gesamtbevölkerung“ is more suitable when talking about the people as a group.
Die Gesamtbevölkerung der Stadt wurde nach dem Unwetter über die Gefahr informiert.
The city's total population was informed about the danger after the severe storm.
Die Einwohnerzahl der Stadt beträgt laut Statistik etwa fünfzigtausend.
According to the statistics, the city's population is about fifty thousand.
