Germany vs Qatar
Every indicator for Germany and Qatar side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Germany | Qatar | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 83,491,249 | 2,972,215 | +2,709.1% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 5,051 | 216 | +2,238.4% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 60,496 | 72,525 | −16.6% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.8 | 82.5 | — |
| Area (km²) | 357,680 | 11,490 | +3,013.0% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 233 | 259 | −9.8% |
| Median age (years) | 46.7 | — | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 93.5 | 98.1 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 3.7 | 0.1 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 2.2 | 1.3 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 82.1 | 99.4 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024 / 2022) (million $) | 88,458 | 15,412 | +474.0% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.89 | 6.50 | −70.9% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 3.93 | 26.88 | −85.4% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 1,059 | 5,185 | −79.6% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 183,000 | 22,000 | +731.8% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.2 | 7.4 | −70.4% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.42 | 1.07 | −60.7% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Germany relative to Qatar; a positive value favors Germany. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Qatar is higher on 7 of the 12 indicators, while Germany leads on the remaining 5. The widest separation is in area, about 31 times; they are closest on population density.
Key differences
- Area shows the widest gap of all: Germany stands at 357,680 against Qatar's 11,490 — roughly 31 times as much.
- Population (2025) shows the widest gap of all: Germany stands at 83,491,249 against Qatar's 2,972,215 — roughly 28 times as much.
- GDP (nominal) shows the widest gap of all: Germany stands at 5,051 against Qatar's 216 — roughly 23 times as much.
- Germany's armed forces personnel (2020) (183,000) is about 8.3 times Qatar's (22,000).
- Qatar's military expenditure as a share of government spending (26.88) is about 6.8 times Germany's (3.93).
Frequently asked questions
Where do Germany and Qatar differ most?
In area. Germany records 357,680 against Qatar's 11,490 — a ratio of roughly 31 to one.
Where are Germany and Qatar most alike?
In population density, at 259 and 233 — a gap of only %11.
On how many indicators is Germany ahead of Qatar?
Germany is higher on 5 of the 12 ratio-scale indicators and Qatar 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