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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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Germany’s population is 604% larger than that of Belgium, a difference of 71,657,983.
Germany’s surface area is about 11.7× that of Belgium, a difference of 326,991 km².
Belgium’s population density is 65% higher than that of Germany, a difference of 153 /km².
Germany’s nominal GDP is 598% larger than that of Belgium, a difference of $4.01 trillion.
Belgium’s GDP per capita is 0.9% higher than that of Germany, a difference of $511.
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Brussels
Berlin
11,858,610
83,516,593
30,689 km²
357,680 km²
386 /km²
233 /km²
$671.37 billion · 2024
$4.69 trillion · 2024
$56,615 · 2024
$56,104 · 2024
Europe
Europe
Western Europe
Western Europe
Euro · EUR · €
Euro · EUR · €
Belgian
German
+32
+49
.be
.de
BE / BEL
DE / DEU
Europe/Brussels
Europe/Berlin, Europe/Busingen
België
Deutschland
| Measure | Belgium | Germany |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Brussels | Berlin |
| Population | 11,858,610 | 83,516,593 |
| Surface area | 30,689 km² | 357,680 km² |
| Population density | 386 /km² | 233 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $671.37 billion · 2024 | $4.69 trillion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $56,615 · 2024 | $56,104 · 2024 |
| Region | Europe | Europe |
| Subregion | Western Europe | Western Europe |
| Currency | Euro · EUR · € | Euro · EUR · € |
| Nationality | Belgian | German |
| Phone code | +32 | +49 |
| Internet domain | .be | .de |
| ISO codes | BE / BEL | DE / DEU |
| Time zone | Europe/Brussels | Europe/Berlin, Europe/Busingen |
| Native name | België | Deutschland |
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Nestled in the heart of Western Europe, Belgium is a compact yet remarkably diverse nation known for its historic cities, multilingual heritage, and world‑renowned chocolates and beers.
Full Belgium profile →Germany, a nation famed for its blend of tradition and innovation, stands as a cultural and economic beacon in the heart of Europe.
Full Germany profile →The capital of Belgium is Brussels.
Belgium has a recorded population of approximately 11,858,610 people.
Belgium covers an area of about 30,689 km².
Belgium has a population density of roughly 386 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Belgium has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $671.37 billion as of 2024.
Belgium has a GDP per capita of approximately $56,615.
Belgium uses the Euro (EUR), with the symbol €.
Belgium is located in Western Europe, Europe.
The native name of Belgium is België.
People from Belgium are referred to as Belgian.
The international dialing code for Belgium is +32.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Belgium is .be.
Belgium uses the Europe/Brussels time zone.
Nestled in the heart of Western Europe, Belgium is a compact yet remarkably diverse nation known for its historic cities, multilingual heritage, and world‑renowned chocolates and beers.
The capital of Germany is Berlin.
Germany has a recorded population of approximately 83,516,593 people.
Germany covers an area of about 357,680 km².
Germany has a population density of roughly 233 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Germany has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $4.69 trillion as of 2024.
Germany has a GDP per capita of approximately $56,104.
Germany uses the Euro (EUR), with the symbol €.
Germany is located in Western Europe, Europe.
The native name of Germany is Deutschland.
People from Germany are referred to as German.
The international dialing code for Germany is +49.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Germany is .de.
Germany spans 2 time zones including Europe/Berlin, Europe/Busingen.
Germany, a nation famed for its blend of tradition and innovation, stands as a cultural and economic beacon in the heart of Europe.