Germany vs Norway
Every indicator for Germany and Norway side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Germany | Norway | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 83,491,249 | 5,610,870 | +1,388.0% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 5,051 | 531 | +851.2% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 60,496 | 94,594 | −36.0% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.8 | 83.2 | — |
| Area (km²) | 357,680 | 624,500 | −42.7% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 233 | 9 | +2,498.1% |
| Median age (years) | 46.7 | 40.2 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 93.5 | 99.0 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 3.7 | 4.6 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 2.2 | 3.1 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 82.1 | 83.6 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 88,458 | 10,435 | +747.7% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.89 | 2.09 | −9.6% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 3.93 | 4.53 | −13.2% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 1,059 | 1,860 | −43.0% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 183,000 | 25,000 | +632.0% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.2 | 4.5 | −50.8% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.42 | 0.85 | −50.6% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Germany relative to Norway; a positive value favors Germany. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Norway is higher on 7 of the 12 indicators, while Germany leads on the remaining 5. The widest separation is in population density, about 26 times; they are closest on military expenditure as a share of gdp.
Key differences
- Population density shows the widest gap of all: Germany stands at 233 against Norway's 9 — roughly 26 times as much.
- Population (2025) shows the widest gap of all: Germany stands at 83,491,249 against Norway's 5,610,870 — roughly 15 times as much.
- Germany's gdp (nominal) (5,051) is about 9.5 times Norway's (531).
- Germany's military expenditure (2024) (88,458) is about 8.5 times Norway's (10,435).
- Germany's armed forces personnel (2020) (183,000) is about 7.3 times Norway's (25,000).
Frequently asked questions
Where do Germany and Norway differ most?
Where are Germany and Norway most alike?
On how many indicators is Germany ahead of Norway?
The indicators use different scales, so the chart is a rough visual comparison only; use the table for exact figures.
Related comparisons
Other comparisons involving Germany or Norway.
Germany profile →
All statistics, series, and details.
Norway profile →
All statistics, series, and details.