Germany vs Poland
Every indicator for Germany and Poland side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Germany | Poland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 83,491,249 | 36,435,861 | +129.1% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 5,051 | 1,035 | +388.0% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 60,496 | 28,420 | +112.9% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.8 | 78.4 | — |
| Area (km²) | 357,680 | 313,930 | +13.9% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 233 | 116 | +101.1% |
| Median age (years) | 46.7 | 42.1 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 93.5 | 88.6 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 3.7 | 3.0 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 2.2 | 3.8 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 82.1 | 60.1 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 88,458 | 38,001 | +132.8% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.89 | 4.15 | −54.5% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 3.93 | 8.47 | −53.6% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 1,059 | 1,043 | +1.6% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 183,000 | 189,000 | −3.2% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.2 | 5.2 | −57.7% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.42 | 1.04 | −59.6% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Germany relative to Poland; 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 Poland leads on the remaining 5. The widest separation is in gdp (nominal), about 4.9 times; they are closest on military expenditure per capita.
Key differences
- Germany's gdp (nominal) (5,051) is about 4.9 times Poland's (1,035).
- Poland's armed forces as a share of the labor force (1.04) is about 2.5 times Germany's (0.42).
- Poland's armed forces per 1,000 people (5.2) is about 2.4 times Germany's (2.2).
- Germany's military expenditure (2024) (88,458) is about 2.3 times Poland's (38,001).
- Germany's population (2025) (83,491,249) is about 2.3 times Poland's (36,435,861).
Frequently asked questions
Where do Germany and Poland differ most?
In gdp (nominal). Germany records 5,051 against Poland's 1,035 — a ratio of roughly 4.9 to one.
Where are Germany and Poland most alike?
In military expenditure per capita, at 1,059 and 1,043 — a gap of only %1.6.
On how many indicators is Germany ahead of Poland?
Germany is higher on 7 of the 12 ratio-scale indicators and Poland on 5. 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