Germany vs Ukraine
Every indicator for Germany and Ukraine side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Germany | Ukraine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 83,491,249 | 38,980,376 | +114.2% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 5,051 | 214 | +2,260.3% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 60,496 | 5,866 | +931.3% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.8 | 74.7 | — |
| Area (km²) | 357,680 | 603,550 | −40.7% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 233 | 65 | +261.4% |
| Median age (years) | 46.7 | — | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 93.5 | 82.5 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 3.7 | 9.8 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 2.2 | 12.7 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 82.1 | 69.6 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 88,458 | 64,705 | +36.7% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.89 | 34.48 | −94.5% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 3.93 | 54.01 | −92.7% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 1,059 | 1,660 | −36.2% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 183,000 | 298,000 | −38.6% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.2 | 7.6 | −71.3% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.42 | 1.43 | −70.6% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Germany relative to Ukraine; a positive value favors Germany. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Ukraine is higher on 7 of the 12 indicators, while Germany leads on the remaining 5. The widest separation is in gdp (nominal), about 24 times; they are closest on military expenditure (2024).
Key differences
- GDP (nominal) shows the widest gap of all: Germany stands at 5,051 against Ukraine's 214 — roughly 24 times as much.
- Military expenditure as a share of GDP shows the widest gap of all: Ukraine stands at 34.48 against Germany's 1.89 — roughly 18 times as much.
- Military expenditure as a share of government spending shows the widest gap of all: Ukraine stands at 54.01 against Germany's 3.93 — roughly 14 times as much.
- GDP per capita shows the widest gap of all: Germany stands at 60,496 against Ukraine's 5,866 — roughly 10 times as much.
- Germany's population density (233) is about 3.6 times Ukraine's (65).
Frequently asked questions
Where do Germany and Ukraine differ most?
In gdp (nominal). Germany records 5,051 against Ukraine's 214 — a ratio of roughly 24 to one.
Where are Germany and Ukraine most alike?
In military expenditure (2024), at 88,458 and 64,705 — a gap of only %37.
On how many indicators is Germany ahead of Ukraine?
Germany is higher on 5 of the 12 ratio-scale indicators and Ukraine on 7. A higher number is not automatically better, though — population density, for instance, is a characteristic rather than an advantage.
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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