Germany vs Czechia
Every indicator for Germany and Czechia side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Germany | Czechia | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 83,491,249 | 10,886,878 | +666.9% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 5,051 | 391 | +1,191.8% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 60,496 | 35,917 | +68.4% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.8 | 80.0 | — |
| Area (km²) | 357,680 | 78,871 | +353.5% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 233 | 138 | +69.1% |
| Median age (years) | 46.7 | 43.7 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 93.5 | 87.7 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 3.7 | 2.8 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 2.2 | 2.5 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 82.1 | 72.9 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 88,458 | 6,525 | +1,255.7% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.89 | 1.92 | −1.6% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 3.93 | 4.32 | −9.0% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 1,059 | 599 | +76.8% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 183,000 | 27,000 | +577.8% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.2 | 2.5 | −11.6% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.42 | 0.51 | −17.6% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Germany relative to Czechia; 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 Czechia leads on the remaining 4. The widest separation is in military expenditure (2024), about 14 times; they are closest on military expenditure as a share of gdp.
Key differences
- Military expenditure (2024) shows the widest gap of all: Germany stands at 88,458 against Czechia's 6,525 — roughly 14 times as much.
- GDP (nominal) shows the widest gap of all: Germany stands at 5,051 against Czechia's 391 — roughly 13 times as much.
- Germany's population (2025) (83,491,249) is about 7.7 times Czechia's (10,886,878).
- Germany's armed forces personnel (2020) (183,000) is about 6.8 times Czechia's (27,000).
- Germany's area (357,680) is about 4.5 times Czechia's (78,871).
Frequently asked questions
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