Earlier quoted context omitted.
Germany's population in 1938 was higher. Around 86 million.
It was 78 Million https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/NS-Staat
Huh, not sure where I got the 86 number from, because I did check a primary source. Probably a mixup with a later number that included annexed territory.
If you're interested: https://digi.bib.uni-mannheim.de/werksansicht/57050/59/einze...