Germany vs Chile
Every indicator for Germany and Chile side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Germany | Chile | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 83,491,249 | 19,859,921 | +320.4% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 5,051 | 357 | +1,314.8% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 60,496 | 17,995 | +236.2% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.8 | 81.4 | — |
| Area (km²) | 357,680 | 757,245 | −52.8% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 233 | 26 | +790.0% |
| Median age (years) | 46.7 | — | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 93.5 | 95.6 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 3.7 | 9.0 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 2.2 | 4.2 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 82.1 | 89.2 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 88,458 | 5,105 | +1,632.8% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.89 | 1.58 | +19.6% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 3.93 | 5.84 | −32.7% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 1,059 | 257 | +312.2% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 183,000 | 114,000 | +60.5% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.2 | 5.7 | −61.8% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.42 | 1.28 | −67.2% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Germany relative to Chile; 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 Chile leads on the remaining 4. The widest separation is in military expenditure (2024), about 17 times; they are closest on military expenditure as a share of gdp.
Key differences
- Military expenditure (2024) shows the widest gap of all: Germany stands at 88,458 against Chile's 5,105 — roughly 17 times as much.
- GDP (nominal) shows the widest gap of all: Germany stands at 5,051 against Chile's 357 — roughly 14 times as much.
- Germany's population density (233) is about 8.9 times Chile's (26).
- Germany's population (2025) (83,491,249) is about 4.2 times Chile's (19,859,921).
- Germany's military expenditure per capita (1,059) is about 4.1 times Chile's (257).
Frequently asked questions
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