Germany vs South Korea
Every indicator for Germany and South Korea side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Germany | South Korea | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 83,491,249 | 51,684,564 | +61.5% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 5,051 | 1,872 | +169.8% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 60,496 | 36,227 | +67.0% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.8 | 83.6 | — |
| Area (km²) | 357,680 | 100,450 | +256.1% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 233 | 515 | −54.6% |
| Median age (years) | 46.7 | 45.5 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 93.5 | 97.9 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 3.7 | 2.7 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 2.2 | 2.1 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 82.1 | 81.2 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 88,458 | 47,571 | +85.9% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.89 | 2.56 | −26.2% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 3.93 | 11.32 | −65.3% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 1,059 | 920 | +15.1% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 183,000 | 569,000 | −67.8% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.2 | 11.0 | −80.1% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.42 | 2.01 | −79.1% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Germany relative to South Korea; a positive value favors Germany. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Germany is 61.5% higher than South Korea.
- On gdp (nominal), Germany is 169.8% higher than South Korea.
- On gdp per capita, Germany is 67.0% higher than South Korea.
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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