Germany vs Saudi Arabia
Every indicator for Germany and Saudi Arabia side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Germany | Saudi Arabia | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 83,491,249 | 36,973,555 | +125.8% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 5,051 | 1,277 | +295.5% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 60,496 | 34,537 | +75.2% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.8 | 79.0 | — |
| Area (km²) | 357,680 | 2,149,690 | −83.4% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 233 | 17 | +1,257.2% |
| Median age (years) | 46.7 | 30.8 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 93.5 | 100.0 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 3.7 | 3.0 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 2.2 | 2.1 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 82.1 | 84.6 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 88,458 | 80,331 | +10.1% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.89 | 7.30 | −74.1% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 3.93 | 22.31 | −82.4% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 1,059 | 2,173 | −51.2% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 183,000 | 282,000 | −35.1% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.2 | 7.6 | −71.3% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.42 | 1.92 | −78.1% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Germany relative to Saudi Arabia; a positive value favors Germany. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Saudi Arabia is higher on 7 of the 12 indicators, while Germany leads on the remaining 5. The widest separation is in population density, about 14 times; they are closest on military expenditure (2024).
Key differences
- Population density shows the widest gap of all: Germany stands at 233 against Saudi Arabia's 17 — roughly 14 times as much.
- Saudi Arabia's area (2,149,690) is about 6.0 times Germany's (357,680).
- Saudi Arabia's military expenditure as a share of government spending (22.31) is about 5.7 times Germany's (3.93).
- Saudi Arabia's armed forces as a share of the labor force (1.92) is about 4.6 times Germany's (0.42).
- Germany's gdp (nominal) (5,051) is about 4.0 times Saudi Arabia's (1,277).
Frequently asked questions
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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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