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Germany

Explore key facts and data about Germany.

CAPITAL

Berlin

POPULATION

83,491,249

AREA

357,114 km²

CURRENCY

Euro

COUNTRY OVERVIEW

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Germany is located in Western Europe. Its capital is Berlin, and it has a population of 83,491,249 people (reference year: 2025). The country covers an area of 357,114 square kilometers (approximately 137,882 square miles). Its currency is Euro. The population density is approximately 234 people per square kilometer. Germany shares land borders with 9 countries: Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, France, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland and Switzerland.

KEY FACTS

About Germany

LANGUAGE

German

CALLING CODE

+49

INTERNET DOMAIN

.de

TIME ZONE

Europe/BerlinEurope/Busingen

GEOGRAPHY & POPULATION

Germany at a glance

CONTINENT

Europe

POPULATION DENSITY

234 / km²

TOTAL AREA

357,114 km²

Approximately 137,882 mi² (square miles)

CAPITAL

Berlin

ECONOMY

Economy of Germany

Latest available economic indicators from the World Bank.

GDP

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GDP PER CAPITA

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INFLATION

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UNEMPLOYMENT

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GDP GROWTH

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Source: World Bank Open Data

DEMOGRAPHICS

Demographic indicators

Latest available data from the World Bank.

LIFE EXPECTANCY

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BIRTHS PER 1,000 PEOPLE

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POPULATION AGES 0–14

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POPULATION AGES 65+

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Source: World Bank Open Data

WORLD TRENDS

Historical World Bank data. Each indicator shows its available years.

Source: World Bank Open Data

POPULATION & SOCIETY

Population and society indicators

Latest available indicators from the World Bank.

URBAN POPULATION

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RURAL POPULATION

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ANNUAL POPULATION GROWTH

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INTERNET USERS

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Source: World Bank Open Data

HEALTH & EDUCATION

Health and education indicators

Latest available indicators from the World Bank.

INFANT MORTALITY

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per 1,000 live births

HEALTH EXPENDITURE

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of GDP

EDUCATION EXPENDITURE

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of GDP

PRIMARY COMPLETION RATE

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Source: World Bank Open Data

ENVIRONMENT & ENERGY

Environment and energy indicators

Latest available indicators from the World Bank.

CO₂ EMISSIONS PER CAPITA

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tonnes CO₂ per person

FOREST AREA

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of land area

RENEWABLE ENERGY CONSUMPTION

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of total final energy consumption

ACCESS TO ELECTRICITY

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of population

Source: World Bank Open Data

COST OF LIVING

Consumer goods and services price level

International price level comparison indicator from the World Bank.

PRICE LEVEL INDEX

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This index supports comparisons between countries. It is not a monthly cost in euros or dollars and does not provide individual rent or product prices.

Source: World Bank Open Data

PRICE COMPARISON WITH THE EUROPEAN UNION

Price levels by category

Comparison with the EU-27 average (EU = 100).

FOOD & NON-ALCOHOLIC DRINKS

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HOUSING & UTILITIES

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TRANSPORT

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HOUSEHOLD CONSUMPTION

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A value of 120 means prices are 20% above the EU average. These are comparative indices, not amounts in euros.

Source: Eurostat

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Frequently asked questions about Germany

What is the capital of Germany?

The capital of Germany is Berlin.

What is the population of Germany?

Germany has 83,491,249 inhabitants (reference year: 2025).

What is the area of Germany in square kilometers and square miles?

Germany has a total area of 357,114 square kilometers (km²), equivalent to approximately 137,882 square miles (sq mi).

What currency is used in Germany?

The currency of Germany is Euro.