Population
Germany is higher
Germany records 83,516,593, about 1.22× the other value.
The biggest differences first
Surface area
France is higher
France records 606,410 km², about 1.70× the other value.
Nominal GDP
Germany is higher
Germany records $4.69 trillion, about 1.48× the other value.
What stands out
Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.
Population
🇫🇷 France68,551,653
🇩🇪 Germany83,516,593
Germany’s population is 22% larger than that of France, a difference of 14,964,940.
Surface area
🇫🇷 France606,410 km²
🇩🇪 Germany357,680 km²
France’s surface area is 70% larger than that of Germany, a difference of 248,730 km².
Population density
🇫🇷 France113 /km²
🇩🇪 Germany233 /km²
Germany’s population density is 107% higher than that of France, a difference of 120 /km².
Nominal GDP
🇫🇷 France$3.16 trillion · 2024
🇩🇪 Germany$4.69 trillion · 2024
Germany’s nominal GDP is 48% larger than that of France, a difference of $1.53 trillion.
GDP per capita
🇫🇷 France$46,103 · 2024
🇩🇪 Germany$56,104 · 2024
Germany’s GDP per capita is 22% higher than that of France, a difference of $10,001.
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
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
| 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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Country overviews
AI-assisted profile prose · methodologyAbout France
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 →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 →France & Germany: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of France?
The capital of France is Paris.
What is the population of France?
France has a recorded population of approximately 68,551,653 people.
How big is France?
France covers an area of about 606,410 km².
What is the population density of France?
France has a population density of roughly 113 /km² (people per square kilometre).
What is the GDP of France?
France has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $3.16 trillion as of 2024.
What is the GDP per capita of France?
France has a GDP per capita of approximately $46,103.
What currency is used in France?
France uses the Euro (EUR), with the symbol €.
Where is France located?
France is located in Western Europe, Europe.
What are people from France called?
People from France are referred to as French.
What is the phone calling code for France?
The international dialing code for France is +33.
What is the internet domain for France?
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for France is .fr.
What time zone is France in?
France uses the Europe/Paris time zone.
What is France known for?
France—known for its eloquence, fashion, and the irresistible allure of Paris—offers a tapestry of history, cuisine, and culture that captivates visitors worldwide.
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.