Germany vs Vietnam
Every indicator for Germany and Vietnam side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Germany | Vietnam | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 83,491,249 | 101,598,527 | −17.8% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 5,051 | 515 | +880.8% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 60,496 | 5,066 | +1,094.2% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.8 | 74.7 | — |
| Area (km²) | 357,680 | 331,338 | +8.0% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 233 | 307 | −23.9% |
| Median age (years) | 46.7 | 33.1 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 93.5 | 84.2 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 3.7 | 1.5 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 2.2 | 3.3 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 82.1 | 38.8 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024 / 2018) (million $) | 88,458 | 5,500 | +1,508.3% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.89 | 1.81 | +4.4% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 3.93 | 8.82 | −55.4% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 1,059 | 54 | +1,857.1% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 183,000 | 522,000 | −64.9% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.2 | 5.1 | −57.3% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.42 | 0.95 | −55.8% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Germany relative to Vietnam; a positive value favors Germany. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Germany is 17.8% lower than Vietnam.
- On gdp (nominal), Germany is 880.8% higher than Vietnam.
- On gdp per capita, Germany is 1,094.2% higher than Vietnam.
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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