Population
Germany is higher
Germany records 83,516,593, about 7.04× the other value.
The biggest differences first
Surface area
Germany is higher
Germany records 357,680 km², about 11.7× the other value.
Nominal GDP
Germany is higher
Germany records $4.69 trillion, about 6.98× the other value.
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
🇧🇪 Belgium11,858,610
🇩🇪 Germany83,516,593
Germany’s population is 604% larger than that of Belgium, a difference of 71,657,983.
Surface area
🇧🇪 Belgium30,689 km²
🇩🇪 Germany357,680 km²
Germany’s surface area is about 11.7× that of Belgium, a difference of 326,991 km².
Population density
🇧🇪 Belgium386 /km²
🇩🇪 Germany233 /km²
Belgium’s population density is 65% higher than that of Germany, a difference of 153 /km².
Nominal GDP
🇧🇪 Belgium$671.37 billion · 2024
🇩🇪 Germany$4.69 trillion · 2024
Germany’s nominal GDP is 598% larger than that of Belgium, a difference of $4.01 trillion.
GDP per capita
🇧🇪 Belgium$56,615 · 2024
🇩🇪 Germany$56,104 · 2024
Belgium’s GDP per capita is 0.9% higher than that of Germany, a difference of $511.
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
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
| 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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Country overviews
AI-assisted profile prose · methodologyAbout Belgium
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 →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.
Full Germany profile →Belgium & Germany: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Belgium?
The capital of Belgium is Brussels.
What is the population of Belgium?
Belgium has a recorded population of approximately 11,858,610 people.
How big is Belgium?
Belgium covers an area of about 30,689 km².
What is the population density of Belgium?
Belgium has a population density of roughly 386 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of Belgium?
Belgium has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $671.37 billion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of Belgium?
Belgium has a GDP per capita of approximately $56,615.
What currency is used in Belgium?
Belgium uses the Euro (EUR), with the symbol €.
Where is Belgium located?
Belgium is located in Western Europe, Europe.
What is the native name of Belgium?
The native name of Belgium is België.
What are people from Belgium called?
People from Belgium are referred to as Belgian.
What is the phone calling code for Belgium?
The international dialing code for Belgium is +32.
What is the internet domain for Belgium?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Belgium is .be.
What time zone is Belgium in?
Belgium uses the Europe/Brussels time zone.
What is Belgium known for?
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.
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.