Key Indicators
| Indicator | 德国 | 日本 | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (nominal) | $4.69T | $4.03T | 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $56,104 | $32,487 | 2024 |
| Population | 83.5M | 124.0M | 2024 |
| GDP growth rate | -0.50% | 0.10% | 2024 |
| Inflation rate | 2.26% | 2.74% | 2024 |
| Unemployment rate | 3.71% | 2.45% | 2025 |
| Life expectancy | 80.5 years | 84.0 years | 2023 |
| Surface area (sq. km) | 357,680 km2 | 377,969 km2 | 2023 |
德国 vs 日本: Analysis
德国 has a larger economy than 日本, with a nominal GDP roughly 1.2 times greater based on 2024 data. 德国 recorded a GDP of $4.69T, while 日本 stood at $4.03T.
In terms of GDP per capita, 德国 leads over 日本. 德国 has a per capita output of $56,104, compared to $32,487 for 日本.
日本 has a larger population than 德国. 德国 is home to approximately 83.5M people, while 日本 has about 124.0M.
By surface area, 日本 is the larger country. 德国 covers 357,680 km2, and 日本 spans 377,969 km2.
Life expectancy is higher in 日本: 80.5 years in 德国 versus 84.0 years in 日本. 日本 has the lower unemployment rate (德国: 3.71%, 日本: 2.45%). Inflation stands at 2.26% in 德国 and 2.74% in 日本.
These figures are drawn from World Bank Open Data and reflect the most recent available reporting year for each indicator. For historical trends and additional indicators, explore the individual country profiles on NationStat.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has a larger GDP, 德国 or 日本?
德国 has the larger GDP. 德国 has a GDP of $4.69T (2024), while 日本 has $4.03T (2024). Source: World Bank.
What is the population difference between 德国 and 日本?
The population difference is approximately 40.5M. 德国 has 83.5M people (2024), and 日本 has 124.0M (2024). Source: World Bank.
Is 德国 richer than 日本?
By GDP per capita, 德国 is wealthier. 德国 has a GDP per capita of $56,104 (2024), compared to $32,487 for 日本 (2024). Source: World Bank.
Which country has higher life expectancy, 德国 or 日本?
日本 has higher life expectancy. 德国: 80.5 years (2023), 日本: 84.0 years (2023). Source: World Bank.
Which country is bigger, 德国 or 日本?
日本 is larger by area. 德国 covers 357,680 km2, while 日本 covers 377,969 km2. Source: World Bank.