Germany vs India
Every indicator for Germany and India side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Germany | India | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 83,491,249 | 1,463,865,525 | −94.3% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 5,051 | 3,956 | +27.7% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 60,496 | 2,702 | +2,138.9% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.8 | 72.2 | — |
| Area (km²) | 357,680 | 3,287,260 | −89.1% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 233 | 445 | −47.6% |
| Median age (years) | 46.7 | 28.4 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 93.5 | 70.0 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 3.7 | 4.2 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 2.2 | 2.4 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 82.1 | 35.7 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 88,458 | 86,126 | +2.7% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.89 | 2.27 | −16.7% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 3.93 | 7.63 | −48.5% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 1,059 | 59 | +1,700.8% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 183,000 | 3,068,000 | −94.0% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.2 | 2.1 | +4.6% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.42 | 0.58 | −27.6% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Germany relative to India; a positive value favors Germany. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
India is higher on 7 of the 12 indicators, while Germany leads on the remaining 5. The widest separation is in gdp per capita, about 22 times; they are closest on military expenditure (2024).
Key differences
- GDP per capita shows the widest gap of all: Germany stands at 60,496 against India's 2,702 — roughly 22 times as much.
- Military expenditure per capita shows the widest gap of all: Germany stands at 1,059 against India's 59 — roughly 18 times as much.
- Population (2025) shows the widest gap of all: India stands at 1,463,865,525 against Germany's 83,491,249 — roughly 18 times as much.
- Armed forces personnel (2020) shows the widest gap of all: India stands at 3,068,000 against Germany's 183,000 — roughly 17 times as much.
- India's area (3,287,260) is about 9.2 times Germany's (357,680).
Frequently asked questions
Where do Germany and India differ most?
In gdp per capita. Germany records 60,496 against India's 2,702 — a ratio of roughly 22 to one.
Where are Germany and India most alike?
In military expenditure (2024), at 88,458 and 86,126 — a gap of only %2.7.
On how many indicators is Germany ahead of India?
Germany is higher on 5 of the 12 ratio-scale indicators and India on 7. 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