Germany vs Egypt
Every indicator for Germany and Egypt side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Germany | Egypt | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 83,491,249 | 118,365,995 | −29.5% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 5,051 | 365 | +1,283.8% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 60,496 | 3,086 | +1,860.3% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.8 | 71.8 | — |
| Area (km²) | 357,680 | 1,001,450 | −64.3% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 233 | 118 | +97.5% |
| Median age (years) | 46.7 | 24.3 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 93.5 | 74.6 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 3.7 | 6.8 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 2.2 | 14.1 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 82.1 | 42.9 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 88,458 | 2,396 | +3,591.9% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.89 | 0.67 | +182.1% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 3.93 | 2.93 | +34.1% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 1,059 | 20 | +5,134.0% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 183,000 | 836,000 | −78.1% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.2 | 7.1 | −69.0% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.42 | 2.76 | −84.8% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Germany relative to Egypt; a positive value favors Germany. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Germany is higher on 7 of the 12 indicators, while Egypt leads on the remaining 5. The widest separation is in military expenditure per capita, about 52 times; they are closest on military expenditure as a share of government spending.
Key differences
- Military expenditure per capita shows the widest gap of all: Germany stands at 1,059 against Egypt's 20 — roughly 52 times as much.
- Military expenditure (2024) shows the widest gap of all: Germany stands at 88,458 against Egypt's 2,396 — roughly 37 times as much.
- GDP per capita shows the widest gap of all: Germany stands at 60,496 against Egypt's 3,086 — roughly 20 times as much.
- GDP (nominal) shows the widest gap of all: Germany stands at 5,051 against Egypt's 365 — roughly 14 times as much.
- Egypt's armed forces as a share of the labor force (2.76) is about 6.6 times Germany's (0.42).
Frequently asked questions
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