Germany vs Bangladesh
Every indicator for Germany and Bangladesh side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Germany | Bangladesh | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 83,491,249 | 175,686,899 | −52.5% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 5,051 | 456 | +1,007.7% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 60,496 | 2,597 | +2,229.5% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.8 | 74.9 | — |
| Area (km²) | 357,680 | 147,570 | +142.4% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 233 | 1,191 | −80.4% |
| Median age (years) | 46.7 | 26.7 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 93.5 | 53.4 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 3.7 | 3.8 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 2.2 | 8.8 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 82.1 | 33.2 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 88,458 | 4,035 | +2,092.3% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.89 | 0.94 | +101.1% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 3.93 | 6.90 | −43.0% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 1,059 | 23 | +4,513.1% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 183,000 | 227,000 | −19.4% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.2 | 1.3 | +69.6% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.42 | 0.32 | +31.2% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Germany relative to Bangladesh; a positive value favors Germany. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Germany is higher on 8 of the 12 indicators, while Bangladesh leads on the remaining 4. The widest separation is in military expenditure per capita, about 46 times; they are closest on armed forces personnel (2020).
Key differences
- Military expenditure per capita shows the widest gap of all: Germany stands at 1,059 against Bangladesh's 23 — roughly 46 times as much.
- GDP per capita shows the widest gap of all: Germany stands at 60,496 against Bangladesh's 2,597 — roughly 23 times as much.
- Military expenditure (2024) shows the widest gap of all: Germany stands at 88,458 against Bangladesh's 4,035 — roughly 22 times as much.
- GDP (nominal) shows the widest gap of all: Germany stands at 5,051 against Bangladesh's 456 — roughly 11 times as much.
- Bangladesh's population density (1,191) is about 5.1 times Germany's (233).
Frequently asked questions
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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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