Germany vs Iraq
Every indicator for Germany and Iraq side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Germany | Iraq | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 83,491,249 | 47,020,774 | +77.6% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 5,051 | 254 | +1,888.6% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 60,496 | 5,410 | +1,018.2% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.8 | 72.4 | — |
| Area (km²) | 357,680 | 435,050 | −17.8% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 233 | 108 | +116.0% |
| Median age (years) | 46.7 | 21.5 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 93.5 | 81.5 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 3.7 | 15.5 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 2.2 | 0.3 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 82.1 | 69.9 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 88,458 | 6,179 | +1,331.6% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.89 | 2.36 | −19.9% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 3.93 | 4.87 | −19.3% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 1,059 | 131 | +706.2% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 183,000 | 459,000 | −60.1% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.2 | 9.8 | −77.5% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.42 | 4.40 | −90.5% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Germany relative to Iraq; a positive value favors Germany. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Neither side dominates: Germany is higher on 6 of 12 indicators, Iraq on 6. The widest separation is in gdp (nominal) (about 20×); they are closest on area.
Key differences
- GDP (nominal) shows the widest gap of all: Germany stands at 5,051 against Iraq's 254 — roughly 20 times as much.
- Military expenditure (2024) shows the widest gap of all: Germany stands at 88,458 against Iraq's 6,179 — roughly 14 times as much.
- GDP per capita shows the widest gap of all: Germany stands at 60,496 against Iraq's 5,410 — roughly 11 times as much.
- Armed forces as a share of the labor force shows the widest gap of all: Iraq stands at 4.40 against Germany's 0.42 — roughly 10 times as much.
- Germany's military expenditure per capita (1,059) is about 8.1 times Iraq's (131).
Frequently asked questions
Where do Germany and Iraq differ most?
In gdp (nominal). Germany records 5,051 against Iraq's 254 — a ratio of roughly 20 to one.
Where are Germany and Iraq most alike?
In area, at 435,050 and 357,680 — a gap of only %22.
On how many indicators is Germany ahead of Iraq?
Germany is higher on 6 of the 12 ratio-scale indicators and Iraq on 6. 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