The following is a comparison between Germany and Poland, two neighboring countries in Europe. Letโs read.
Germany and Poland – country comparison
GDP comparison
Germany has a larger GDP and a higher GDP per capita than Poland. Both countries have diversified economies with important manufacturing and service sectors. The table below compares the GDP and GDP per capita of Germany and Poland.
| 2025 (IMF) | Germany | Poland |
|---|---|---|
| Currency | Euro | Polish zลoty |
| GDP (nominal, USD) | $5.05 trillion | $1.04 trillion |
| GDP per capita (nominal, USD) | $60.44 thousand | $28.37 thousand |
| GDP (PPP, international $) | $6.18 trillion | $2.04 trillion |
| GDP per capita (PPP, international $) | $74 thousand | $55.79 thousand |
Source: International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Population
Germany is both more populous and more densely populated than Poland. The table below compares the population, total fertility rate (TFR), and the percentage of the population in different age groups in the two countries.
| 2025 estimate | Germany | Poland |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 84.1 million | 38.1 million |
| Population aged 0-14 | 14% | 14% |
| Population aged 15-64 | 62% | 65% |
| Population aged 65 and older | 24% | 21% |
| Total fertility rate, per woman | 1.5 | 1.3 |
Source: United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
Life
| Germany | Poland | |
|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy at birth (2023/UN) | 81.38 | 78.63 |
| Human Development Index rank (2023) | 5th | 35th |
| Human Development Index value | 0.959 | 0.906 |
Overview
Germany is roughly 1.14 times larger than Poland in terms of total area.
| Germany | Poland | |
|---|---|---|
| Area | approximately 357,600 sq km | approximately 312,700 sq km |
| Population | 84.1 million (2025 estimate) | 38.1 million (2025 estimate) |
| Capital city | Berlin | Warsaw |
| Largest city | Berlin | Warsaw |
| Most spoken language | German | Polish |
| Most popular sport | Football (Soccer) | Football (Soccer) |
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Geography
| Germany | Poland | |
|---|---|---|
| Continent | Europe | Europe |
| Forest cover (2023) | 32.7% | 31.1% |
| Total number of time zones | 1 | 1 |
| Highest mountain | Zugspitze (2,962 m/9,718 ft) | Rysy (2,499 m/8,199 ft) |
| Largest island | Rรผgen (926 sq km) | Wolin (265 sq km) |
| Largest lake by area | Lake Constance | Lake ลniardwy |
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Tourism
| Germany | Poland | |
|---|---|---|
| International tourist arrivals | 37.5 million (2024) | 19.7 million (2024) |
| Number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites | 55 | 18 |
| Popular places to visit | Berlin, Munich, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Cologne, Dresden, Neuschwanstein Castle, etc. | Krakรณw, Warsaw, Wrocลaw, Gdaลsk, Tatra Mountains, Katowice, etc. |