Germany vs Nigeria
Every indicator for Germany and Nigeria side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Germany | Nigeria | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 83,491,249 | 237,527,782 | −64.8% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 5,051 | 291 | +1,635.7% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 60,496 | 1,224 | +4,842.5% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.8 | 54.6 | — |
| Area (km²) | 357,680 | 923,770 | −61.3% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 233 | 257 | −9.2% |
| Median age (years) | 46.7 | 17.9 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 93.5 | 41.2 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 3.7 | 3.1 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 2.2 | 23.0 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 82.1 | 63.8 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 88,458 | 1,133 | +7,707.4% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.89 | 0.56 | +237.5% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 3.93 | 3.07 | +28.0% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 1,059 | 5 | +22,111.6% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 183,000 | 223,000 | −17.9% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.2 | 0.9 | +133.5% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.42 | 0.23 | +82.6% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Germany relative to Nigeria; a positive value favors Germany. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Germany is higher on 8 of the 12 indicators, while Nigeria leads on the remaining 4. The widest separation is in military expenditure per capita, about 222 times; they are closest on population density.
Key differences
- Military expenditure per capita shows the widest gap of all: Germany stands at 1,059 against Nigeria's 5 — roughly 222 times as much.
- Military expenditure (2024) shows the widest gap of all: Germany stands at 88,458 against Nigeria's 1,133 — roughly 78 times as much.
- GDP per capita shows the widest gap of all: Germany stands at 60,496 against Nigeria's 1,224 — roughly 49 times as much.
- GDP (nominal) shows the widest gap of all: Germany stands at 5,051 against Nigeria's 291 — roughly 17 times as much.
- Germany's military expenditure as a share of gdp (1.89) is about 3.4 times Nigeria's (0.56).
Frequently asked questions
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