Germany vs Portugal
Every indicator for Germany and Portugal side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Germany | Portugal | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 83,491,249 | 10,804,871 | +672.7% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 5,051 | 347 | +1,355.6% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 60,496 | 32,082 | +88.6% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.8 | 82.4 | — |
| Area (km²) | 357,680 | 92,230 | +287.8% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 233 | 117 | +99.3% |
| Median age (years) | 46.7 | 46.9 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 93.5 | 88.5 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 3.7 | 6.2 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 2.2 | 2.3 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 82.1 | 61.5 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 88,458 | 4,642 | +1,805.6% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.89 | 1.53 | +23.5% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 3.93 | 3.57 | +10.1% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 1,059 | 430 | +146.6% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 183,000 | 52,000 | +251.9% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.2 | 4.8 | −54.5% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.42 | 1.01 | −58.4% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Germany relative to Portugal; a positive value favors Germany. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Germany is higher on 10 of the 12 indicators, while Portugal leads on the remaining 2. The widest separation is in military expenditure (2024), about 19 times; they are closest on military expenditure as a share of government spending.
Key differences
- Military expenditure (2024) shows the widest gap of all: Germany stands at 88,458 against Portugal's 4,642 — roughly 19 times as much.
- GDP (nominal) shows the widest gap of all: Germany stands at 5,051 against Portugal's 347 — roughly 15 times as much.
- Germany's population (2025) (83,491,249) is about 7.7 times Portugal's (10,804,871).
- Germany's area (357,680) is about 3.9 times Portugal's (92,230).
- Germany's armed forces personnel (2020) (183,000) is about 3.5 times Portugal's (52,000).
Frequently asked questions
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