Germany vs Russia
Every indicator for Germany and Russia side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Germany | Russia | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 83,491,249 | 143,513,328 | −41.8% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 5,051 | 2,561 | +97.2% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 60,496 | 17,547 | +244.8% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.8 | 73.4 | — |
| Area (km²) | 357,680 | 17,125,190 | −97.9% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 233 | 8 | +2,685.4% |
| Median age (years) | 46.7 | 40.3 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 93.5 | 94.4 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 3.7 | 2.1 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 2.2 | 8.7 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 82.1 | 75.3 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 88,458 | 148,967 | −40.6% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.89 | 7.05 | −73.2% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 3.93 | 18.90 | −79.2% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 1,059 | 1,038 | +2.1% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 183,000 | 1,454,000 | −87.4% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.2 | 10.1 | −78.4% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.42 | 1.98 | −78.8% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Germany relative to Russia; a positive value favors Germany. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Germany is 41.8% lower than Russia.
- On gdp (nominal), Germany is 97.2% higher than Russia.
- On gdp per capita, Germany is 244.8% higher than Russia.
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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