Germany vs Belgium
Every indicator for Germany and Belgium side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Germany | Belgium | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 83,491,249 | 11,941,781 | +599.2% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 5,051 | 725 | +596.7% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 60,496 | 60,750 | −0.4% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.8 | 82.3 | — |
| Area (km²) | 357,680 | 30,689 | +1,065.5% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 233 | 389 | −40.0% |
| Median age (years) | 46.7 | 41.9 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 93.5 | 95.8 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 3.7 | 5.9 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 2.2 | 2.5 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 82.1 | 87.7 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 88,458 | 8,562 | +933.1% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.89 | 1.28 | +47.7% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 3.93 | 2.36 | +66.5% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 1,059 | 717 | +47.8% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 183,000 | 24,000 | +662.5% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.2 | 2.0 | +9.1% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.42 | 0.47 | −10.6% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Germany relative to Belgium; a positive value favors Germany. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Germany is 599.2% higher than Belgium.
- On gdp (nominal), Germany is 596.7% higher than Belgium.
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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