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This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.

The biggest differences first

Population

Germany is higher

Germany records 83,516,593, about 9.10× the other value.

Surface area

Germany is higher

Germany records 357,680 km², about 4.26× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Germany is higher

Germany records $4.69 trillion, about 8.76× the other value.

What stands out

Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.

Population

🇦🇹 Austria9,177,982
🇩🇪 Germany83,516,593

Germany’s population is 810% larger than that of Austria, a difference of 74,338,611.

Surface area

🇦🇹 Austria83,879 km²
🇩🇪 Germany357,680 km²

Germany’s surface area is 326% larger than that of Austria, a difference of 273,801 km².

Population density

🇦🇹 Austria109 /km²
🇩🇪 Germany233 /km²

Germany’s population density is 113% higher than that of Austria, a difference of 124 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇦🇹 Austria$534.79 billion · 2024
🇩🇪 Germany$4.69 trillion · 2024

Germany’s nominal GDP is 776% larger than that of Austria, a difference of $4.15 trillion.

GDP per capita

🇦🇹 Austria$58,269 · 2024
🇩🇪 Germany$56,104 · 2024

Austria’s GDP per capita is 3.9% higher than that of Germany, a difference of $2,165.

Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.

Full side-by-side comparison

Capital

Vienna

Berlin

Population

9,177,982

83,516,593

Surface area

83,879 km²

357,680 km²

Population density

109 /km²

233 /km²

Nominal GDP

$534.79 billion · 2024

$4.69 trillion · 2024

GDP per capita

$58,269 · 2024

$56,104 · 2024

Region

Europe

Europe

Subregion

Western Europe

Western Europe

Currency

Euro · EUR · €

Euro · EUR · €

Nationality

Austrian

German

Phone code

+43

+49

Internet domain

.at

.de

ISO codes

AT / AUT

DE / DEU

Time zone

Europe/Vienna

Europe/Berlin, Europe/Busingen

Native name

Österreich

Deutschland

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About Austria

Nestled in the heart of Europe, Austria is a land of alpine grandeur, historic cities, and a rich musical heritage that has inspired the world for centuries.

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About Germany

Germany, a nation famed for its blend of tradition and innovation, stands as a cultural and economic beacon in the heart of Europe.

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Austria & Germany: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of Austria?

The capital of Austria is Vienna.

What is the population of Austria?

Austria has a recorded population of approximately 9,177,982 people.

How big is Austria?

Austria covers an area of about 83,879 km².

What is the population density of Austria?

Austria has a population density of roughly 109 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Austria?

Austria has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $534.79 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Austria?

Austria has a GDP per capita of approximately $58,269.

What currency is used in Austria?

Austria uses the Euro (EUR), with the symbol €.

Where is Austria located?

Austria is located in Western Europe, Europe.

What is the native name of Austria?

The native name of Austria is Österreich.

What are people from Austria called?

People from Austria are referred to as Austrian.

What is the phone calling code for Austria?

The international dialing code for Austria is +43.

What is the internet domain for Austria?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Austria is .at.

What time zone is Austria in?

Austria uses the Europe/Vienna time zone.

What is Austria known for?

Nestled in the heart of Europe, Austria is a land of alpine grandeur, historic cities, and a rich musical heritage that has inspired the world for centuries.

What is the capital of Germany?

The capital of Germany is Berlin.

What is the population of Germany?

Germany has a recorded population of approximately 83,516,593 people.

How big is Germany?

Germany covers an area of about 357,680 km².

What is the population density of Germany?

Germany has a population density of roughly 233 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Germany?

Germany has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $4.69 trillion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Germany?

Germany has a GDP per capita of approximately $56,104.

What currency is used in Germany?

Germany uses the Euro (EUR), with the symbol €.

Where is Germany located?

Germany is located in Western Europe, Europe.

What is the native name of Germany?

The native name of Germany is Deutschland.

What are people from Germany called?

People from Germany are referred to as German.

What is the phone calling code for Germany?

The international dialing code for Germany is +49.

What is the internet domain for Germany?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Germany is .de.

What time zone is Germany in?

Germany spans 2 time zones including Europe/Berlin, Europe/Busingen.

What is Germany known for?

Germany, a nation famed for its blend of tradition and innovation, stands as a cultural and economic beacon in the heart of Europe.