Germany vs Netherlands
Every indicator for Germany and Netherlands side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Germany | Netherlands | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 83,491,249 | 18,087,633 | +361.6% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 5,051 | 1,333 | +278.9% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 60,496 | 73,684 | −17.9% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.8 | 82.0 | — |
| Area (km²) | 357,680 | 41,540 | +761.0% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 233 | 435 | −46.4% |
| Median age (years) | 46.7 | 42.2 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 93.5 | 97.0 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 3.7 | 3.9 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 2.2 | 3.3 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 82.1 | 95.9 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 88,458 | 23,179 | +281.6% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.89 | 1.92 | −1.6% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 3.93 | 4.34 | −9.4% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 1,059 | 1,281 | −17.3% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 183,000 | 41,000 | +346.3% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.2 | 2.3 | −3.3% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.42 | 0.42 | 0.0% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Germany relative to Netherlands; a positive value favors Germany. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Germany is 361.6% higher than Netherlands.
- On gdp (nominal), Germany is 278.9% higher than Netherlands.
- On gdp per capita, Germany is 17.9% lower than Netherlands.
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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