The following is a comparison between Germany and Poland, two neighboring countries in Europe. Letโs read.
Germany and Poland – country comparison
GDP
โข Germany has a larger GDP and a higher GDP per capita than 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 |
Population
| 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 |
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
โข Germany is roughly 1.14 times larger than Poland.
โข Germany is both more populous and more densely populated than Poland.
| 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 | 17 |
| Popular places to visit | Berlin, Munich, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Cologne, Dresden, Neuschwanstein Castle, etc. | Krakรณw, Warsaw, Wrocลaw, Gdaลsk, Tatra Mountains, Katowice, etc. |