Germany vs Brazil
Every indicator for Germany and Brazil side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Germany | Brazil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 83,491,249 | 212,812,405 | −60.8% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 5,051 | 2,280 | +121.5% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 60,496 | 10,713 | +464.7% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.8 | 76.0 | — |
| Area (km²) | 357,680 | 8,510,420 | −95.8% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 233 | 25 | +833.5% |
| Median age (years) | 46.7 | 34.8 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 93.5 | 84.5 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 3.7 | 6.0 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 2.2 | 5.0 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 82.1 | 88.2 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 88,458 | 20,948 | +322.3% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.89 | 0.97 | +94.8% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 3.93 | 2.10 | +87.1% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 1,059 | 98 | +976.3% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 183,000 | 762,000 | −76.0% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.2 | 3.6 | −38.8% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.42 | 0.76 | −44.7% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Germany relative to Brazil; a positive value favors Germany. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Germany is 60.8% lower than Brazil.
- On gdp (nominal), Germany is 121.5% higher than Brazil.
- On gdp per capita, Germany is 464.7% higher than Brazil.
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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