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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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Germany’s population is 22% larger than that of France, a difference of 14,964,940.
France’s surface area is 70% larger than that of Germany, a difference of 248,730 km².
Germany’s population density is 107% higher than that of France, a difference of 120 /km².
Germany’s nominal GDP is 48% larger than that of France, a difference of $1.53 trillion.
Germany’s GDP per capita is 22% higher than that of France, a difference of $10,001.
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Paris
Berlin
68,551,653
83,516,593
606,410 km²
357,680 km²
113 /km²
233 /km²
$3.16 trillion · 2024
$4.69 trillion · 2024
$46,103 · 2024
$56,104 · 2024
Europe
Europe
Western Europe
Western Europe
Euro · EUR · €
Euro · EUR · €
French
German
+33
+49
.fr
.de
FR / FRA
DE / DEU
Europe/Paris
Europe/Berlin, Europe/Busingen
France
Deutschland
| Measure | France | Germany |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Paris | Berlin |
| Population | 68,551,653 | 83,516,593 |
| Surface area | 606,410 km² | 357,680 km² |
| Population density | 113 /km² | 233 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $3.16 trillion · 2024 | $4.69 trillion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $46,103 · 2024 | $56,104 · 2024 |
| Region | Europe | Europe |
| Subregion | Western Europe | Western Europe |
| Currency | Euro · EUR · € | Euro · EUR · € |
| Nationality | French | German |
| Phone code | +33 | +49 |
| Internet domain | .fr | .de |
| ISO codes | FR / FRA | DE / DEU |
| Time zone | Europe/Paris | Europe/Berlin, Europe/Busingen |
| Native name | France | Deutschland |
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France—known for its eloquence, fashion, and the irresistible allure of Paris—offers a tapestry of history, cuisine, and culture that captivates visitors worldwide.
Full France 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 France is Paris.
France has a recorded population of approximately 68,551,653 people.
France covers an area of about 606,410 km².
France has a population density of roughly 113 /km² (people per square kilometre).
France has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $3.16 trillion as of 2024.
France has a GDP per capita of approximately $46,103.
France uses the Euro (EUR), with the symbol €.
France is located in Western Europe, Europe.
People from France are referred to as French.
The international dialing code for France is +33.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for France is .fr.
France uses the Europe/Paris time zone.
France—known for its eloquence, fashion, and the irresistible allure of Paris—offers a tapestry of history, cuisine, and culture that captivates visitors worldwide.
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.