Germany vs Thailand
Every indicator for Germany and Thailand side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Germany | Thailand | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 83,491,249 | 71,619,863 | +16.6% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 5,051 | 577 | +775.4% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 60,496 | 8,057 | +650.9% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.8 | 76.6 | — |
| Area (km²) | 357,680 | 513,115 | −30.3% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 233 | 140 | +67.2% |
| Median age (years) | 46.7 | 40.5 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 93.5 | 90.9 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 3.7 | 0.8 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 2.2 | -0.1 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 82.1 | 62.8 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 88,458 | 5,522 | +1,501.9% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.89 | 1.08 | +75.0% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 3.93 | 4.54 | −13.4% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 1,059 | 77 | +1,274.1% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 183,000 | 455,000 | −59.8% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.2 | 6.4 | −65.5% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.42 | 1.13 | −62.8% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Germany relative to Thailand; a positive value favors Germany. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Germany is 16.6% higher than Thailand.
- On gdp (nominal), Germany is 775.4% higher than Thailand.
- On gdp per capita, Germany is 650.9% higher than Thailand.
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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