Germany vs Austria
Every indicator for Germany and Austria side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Germany | Austria | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 83,491,249 | 9,208,163 | +806.7% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 5,051 | 579 | +772.4% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 60,496 | 62,930 | −3.9% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.8 | 82.0 | — |
| Area (km²) | 357,680 | 83,879 | +326.4% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 233 | 110 | +112.6% |
| Median age (years) | 46.7 | 44.1 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 93.5 | 91.9 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 3.7 | 5.6 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 2.2 | 3.5 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 82.1 | 69.7 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 88,458 | 5,259 | +1,582.0% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.89 | 1.00 | +89.0% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 3.93 | 1.85 | +112.4% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 1,059 | 571 | +85.5% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 183,000 | 23,000 | +695.7% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.2 | 2.5 | −12.2% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.42 | 0.50 | −16.0% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Germany relative to Austria; a positive value favors Germany. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Germany is higher on 9 of the 12 indicators, while Austria leads on the remaining 3. The widest separation is in military expenditure (2024), about 17 times; they are closest on gdp per capita.
Key differences
- Military expenditure (2024) shows the widest gap of all: Germany stands at 88,458 against Austria's 5,259 — roughly 17 times as much.
- Germany's population (2025) (83,491,249) is about 9.1 times Austria's (9,208,163).
- Germany's gdp (nominal) (5,051) is about 8.7 times Austria's (579).
- Germany's armed forces personnel (2020) (183,000) is about 8.0 times Austria's (23,000).
- Germany's area (357,680) is about 4.3 times Austria's (83,879).
Frequently asked questions
Where do Germany and Austria differ most?
In military expenditure (2024). Germany records 88,458 against Austria's 5,259 — a ratio of roughly 17 to one.
Where are Germany and Austria most alike?
In gdp per capita, at 62,930 and 60,496 — a gap of only %4.0.
On how many indicators is Germany ahead of Austria?
Germany is higher on 9 of the 12 ratio-scale indicators and Austria on 3. A higher number is not automatically better, though — population density, for instance, is a characteristic rather than an advantage.
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The indicators use different scales, so the chart is a rough visual comparison only; use the table for exact figures.
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Data sourcesUN World Population Prospects, IMF, World Bank, SIPRI