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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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China’s population is about 16.9× that of Germany, a difference of 1,325,458,407.
China’s surface area is about 26.7× that of Germany, a difference of 9,205,230 km².
Germany’s population density is 58% higher than that of China, a difference of 86.2 /km².
China’s nominal GDP is 300% larger than that of Germany, a difference of $14.06 trillion.
Germany’s GDP per capita is 322% higher than that of China, a difference of $42,801.
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Beijing
Berlin
1,408,975,000
83,516,593
9,562,910 km²
357,680 km²
147 /km²
233 /km²
$18.74 trillion · 2024
$4.69 trillion · 2024
$13,303 · 2024
$56,104 · 2024
Asia
Europe
Eastern Asia
Western Europe
Chinese yuan · CNY · ¥
Euro · EUR · €
Chinese
German
+86
+49
.cn
.de
CN / CHN
DE / DEU
Asia/Shanghai, Asia/Urumqi
Europe/Berlin, Europe/Busingen
中国
Deutschland
| Measure | China | Germany |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Beijing | Berlin |
| Population | 1,408,975,000 | 83,516,593 |
| Surface area | 9,562,910 km² | 357,680 km² |
| Population density | 147 /km² | 233 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $18.74 trillion · 2024 | $4.69 trillion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $13,303 · 2024 | $56,104 · 2024 |
| Region | Asia | Europe |
| Subregion | Eastern Asia | Western Europe |
| Currency | Chinese yuan · CNY · ¥ | Euro · EUR · € |
| Nationality | Chinese | German |
| Phone code | +86 | +49 |
| Internet domain | .cn | .de |
| ISO codes | CN / CHN | DE / DEU |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai, Asia/Urumqi | Europe/Berlin, Europe/Busingen |
| Native name | 中国 | Deutschland |
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China, the world's most populous nation and a cradle of ancient civilization, stretches across East Asia with a tapestry of bustling megacities, timeless landscapes, and a rapidly evolving society that balances tradition and modernity.
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Full Germany profile →The capital of China is Beijing.
China has a recorded population of approximately 1,408,975,000 people.
China covers an area of about 9,562,910 km².
China has a population density of roughly 147 /km² (people per square kilometre).
China has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $18.74 trillion as of 2024.
China has a GDP per capita of approximately $13,303.
China uses the Chinese yuan (CNY), with the symbol ¥.
China is located in Eastern Asia, Asia.
The native name of China is 中国.
People from China are referred to as Chinese.
The international dialing code for China is +86.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for China is .cn.
China spans 2 time zones including Asia/Shanghai, Asia/Urumqi.
China, the world's most populous nation and a cradle of ancient civilization, stretches across East Asia with a tapestry of bustling megacities, timeless landscapes, and a rapidly evolving society that balances tradition and modernity.
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.