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.
At a glance
Germany is higher on 7 of the 12 indicators, while Brazil leads on the remaining 5. The widest separation is in area, about 24 times; they are closest on armed forces per 1,000 people.
Key differences
- Area shows the widest gap of all: Brazil stands at 8,510,420 against Germany's 357,680 — roughly 24 times as much.
- Military expenditure per capita shows the widest gap of all: Germany stands at 1,059 against Brazil's 98 — roughly 11 times as much.
- Germany's population density (233) is about 9.3 times Brazil's (25).
- Germany's gdp per capita (60,496) is about 5.6 times Brazil's (10,713).
- Germany's military expenditure (2024) (88,458) is about 4.2 times Brazil's (20,948).
Frequently asked questions
Where do Germany and Brazil differ most?
In area. Brazil records 8,510,420 against Germany's 357,680 — a ratio of roughly 24 to one.
Where are Germany and Brazil most alike?
In armed forces per 1,000 people, at 3.6 and 2.2 — a gap of only %63.
On how many indicators is Germany ahead of Brazil?
Germany is higher on 7 of the 12 ratio-scale indicators and Brazil on 5. 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