The following is a comparison between Germany and the United Kingdom (UK), two developed countries in Europe. Let’s read.
Germany and UK – country comparison
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GDP
• Germany has both a larger GDP and a higher GDP per capita than the United Kingdom.
| 2025 (IMF) | Germany | UK |
|---|
| Currency | Euro | Pound sterling |
| GDP (nominal, USD) | $5.05 trillion | $4 trillion |
| GDP per capita (nominal, USD) | $60.44 thousand | $57.61 thousand |
| GDP (PPP, international $) | $6.18 trillion | $4.55 trillion |
| GDP per capita (PPP, international $) | $74 thousand | $65.52 thousand |
Population
| 2025 estimate | Germany | UK |
|---|
| Population | 84.1 million | 69.6 million |
| Population aged 0-14 | 14% | 17% |
| Population aged 15-64 | 62% | 63% |
| Population aged 65 and older | 24% | 20% |
| Total fertility rate, per woman | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Life
| Germany | UK |
|---|
| Life expectancy at birth (2023/UN) | 81.38 | 81.3 |
| Human Development Index rank (2023) | 5th | 13th |
| Human Development Index value | 0.959 | 0.946 |
Overview
• Germany is about 1.5 times larger than the United Kingdom.
• Germany has a larger population than the United Kingdom. Both countries are densely populated.
| Germany | UK |
|---|
| Area | approximately 357,600 sq km | approximately 243,600 sq km |
| Population | 84.1 million (2025 estimate) | 69.6 million (2025 estimate) |
| Capital city | Berlin | London |
| Largest city | Berlin | London |
| Largest metropolitan area | Rhine-Ruhr metropolitan region | London metropolitan area |
| Most spoken language | German | English |
| Most popular sport | Football (Soccer) | Football (Soccer) |
Geography
| Germany | UK |
|---|
| Continent | Europe | Europe |
| Forest cover (2023) | 32.7% | 13.3% |
| Total number of time zones | 1 | 9 |
| Highest mountain | Zugspitze (2,962 m/9,718 ft) | Ben Nevis (1,345 m/4,413 ft) |
| Largest island | Rügen (926 sq km) | Great Britain (209,331 sq km) |
| Largest lake | Lake Constance | Lough Neagh |
Tourism
| Germany | UK |
|---|
| International tourist arrivals | 37.5 million (2024) | 38.2 million (2024) |
| Number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites | 55 | 35 |
| Popular places to visit | Berlin, Munich, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Cologne, Dresden, Neuschwanstein Castle, etc. | London, Stonehenge, Bath, Edinburgh, Cardiff, Giant’s Causeway, Scottish Highlands, etc. |
| Busiest airport | Frankfurt Airport | Heathrow Airport, London |
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