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.
At a glance
Germany is higher on 9 of the 12 indicators, while Belgium leads on the remaining 3. The widest separation is in area, about 12 times; they are closest on gdp per capita.
Key differences
- Area shows the widest gap of all: Germany stands at 357,680 against Belgium's 30,689 — roughly 12 times as much.
- Military expenditure (2024) shows the widest gap of all: Germany stands at 88,458 against Belgium's 8,562 — roughly 10 times as much.
- Germany's armed forces personnel (2020) (183,000) is about 7.6 times Belgium's (24,000).
- Germany's population (2025) (83,491,249) is about 7.0 times Belgium's (11,941,781).
- Germany's gdp (nominal) (5,051) is about 7.0 times Belgium's (725).
Frequently asked questions
Where do Germany and Belgium differ most?
In area. Germany records 357,680 against Belgium's 30,689 — a ratio of roughly 12 to one.
Where are Germany and Belgium most alike?
In gdp per capita, at 60,750 and 60,496 — a gap of only %0.4.
On how many indicators is Germany ahead of Belgium?
Germany is higher on 9 of the 12 ratio-scale indicators and Belgium 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