Germany vs Canada
Every indicator for Germany and Canada side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Germany | Canada | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 83,491,249 | 41,651,653 | +100.5% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 5,051 | 2,320 | +117.7% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 60,496 | 55,698 | +8.6% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.8 | 82.1 | — |
| Area (km²) | 357,680 | 15,634,410 | −97.7% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 233 | 3 | +8,661.8% |
| Median age (years) | 46.7 | 40.6 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 93.5 | 94.4 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 3.7 | 6.9 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 2.2 | 2.1 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 82.1 | 82.9 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 88,458 | 29,347 | +201.4% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.89 | 1.31 | +44.3% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 3.93 | 3.08 | +27.6% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 1,059 | 705 | +50.4% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 183,000 | 72,000 | +154.2% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.2 | 1.7 | +26.8% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.42 | 0.35 | +20.0% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Germany relative to Canada; a positive value favors Germany. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Germany is higher on 11 of the 12 indicators, while Canada leads on the remaining 1. The widest separation is in population density, about 88 times; they are closest on gdp per capita.
Key differences
- Population density shows the widest gap of all: Germany stands at 233 against Canada's 3 — roughly 88 times as much.
- Area shows the widest gap of all: Canada stands at 15,634,410 against Germany's 357,680 — roughly 44 times as much.
- Germany's military expenditure (2024) (88,458) is about 3.0 times Canada's (29,347).
- Germany's armed forces personnel (2020) (183,000) is about 2.5 times Canada's (72,000).
- Germany's gdp (nominal) (5,051) is about 2.2 times Canada's (2,320).
Frequently asked questions
Where do Germany and Canada differ most?
In population density. Germany records 233 against Canada's 3 — a ratio of roughly 88 to one.
Where are Germany and Canada most alike?
In gdp per capita, at 60,496 and 55,698 — a gap of only %8.6.
On how many indicators is Germany ahead of Canada?
Germany is higher on 11 of the 12 ratio-scale indicators and Canada on 1. 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