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GermanyvsLuxembourg

See the biggest differences first, then scan the geographic, economic, and practical reference data.

This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.

The biggest differences first

Population

Germany is higher

Germany records 83,516,593, about 123.4× the other value.

Surface area

Germany is higher

Germany records 357,680 km², about 138.1× the other value.

Nominal GDP

Germany is higher

Germany records $4.69 trillion, about 50.2× the other value.

What stands out

Proportional bars and relative differences make the headline numbers easier to read.

Population

🇩🇪 Germany83,516,593
🇱🇺 Luxembourg677,012

Germany’s population is about 123× that of Luxembourg, a difference of 82,839,581.

Surface area

🇩🇪 Germany357,680 km²
🇱🇺 Luxembourg2,590 km²

Germany’s surface area is about 138× that of Luxembourg, a difference of 355,090 km².

Population density

🇩🇪 Germany233 /km²
🇱🇺 Luxembourg261 /km²

Luxembourg’s population density is 12% higher than that of Germany, a difference of 27.9 /km².

Nominal GDP

🇩🇪 Germany$4.69 trillion · 2024
🇱🇺 Luxembourg$93.28 billion · 2024

Germany’s nominal GDP is about 50.2× that of Luxembourg, a difference of $4.59 trillion.

GDP per capita

🇩🇪 Germany$56,104 · 2024
🇱🇺 Luxembourg$137,782 · 2024

Luxembourg’s GDP per capita is 146% higher than that of Germany, a difference of $81,678.

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

Berlin

Luxembourg

Population

83,516,593

677,012

Surface area

357,680 km²

2,590 km²

Population density

233 /km²

261 /km²

Nominal GDP

$4.69 trillion · 2024

$93.28 billion · 2024

GDP per capita

$56,104 · 2024

$137,782 · 2024

Region

Europe

Europe

Subregion

Western Europe

Western Europe

Currency

Euro · EUR · €

Euro · EUR · €

Nationality

German

Luxembourg, Luxembourgish

Phone code

+49

+352

Internet domain

.de

.lu

ISO codes

DE / DEU

LU / LUX

Time zone

Europe/Berlin, Europe/Busingen

Europe/Luxembourg

Native name

Deutschland

Luxembourg

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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.

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About Luxembourg

Luxembourg is a small, landlocked country situated at the crossroads of Western Europe, bordered by Belgium, France, and Germany. Known for its financial robustness, multilingual population, and richly layered cultural heritage, Luxembourg consistently ranks highly in metrics of quality of life, innovation, and economic competitiveness. Its capital, Luxembourg City, is a vibrant confluence of historic architecture and modern infrastructure, and the country's political system is a parliamentary democracy within a constitutional monarchy.

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Germany & Luxembourg: Frequently Asked Questions

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.

What is the capital of Luxembourg?

The capital of Luxembourg is Luxembourg.

What is the population of Luxembourg?

Luxembourg has a recorded population of approximately 677,012 people.

How big is Luxembourg?

Luxembourg covers an area of about 2,590 km².

What is the population density of Luxembourg?

Luxembourg has a population density of roughly 261 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Luxembourg?

Luxembourg has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $93.28 billion as of 2024.

What is the GDP per capita of Luxembourg?

Luxembourg has a GDP per capita of approximately $137,782.

What currency is used in Luxembourg?

Luxembourg uses the Euro (EUR), with the symbol €.

Where is Luxembourg located?

Luxembourg is located in Western Europe, Europe.

What are people from Luxembourg called?

People from Luxembourg are referred to as Luxembourg, Luxembourgish.

What is the phone calling code for Luxembourg?

The international dialing code for Luxembourg is +352.

What is the internet domain for Luxembourg?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Luxembourg is .lu.

What time zone is Luxembourg in?

Luxembourg uses the Europe/Luxembourg time zone.

What is Luxembourg known for?

Luxembourg is a small, landlocked country situated at the crossroads of Western Europe, bordered by Belgium, France, and Germany. Known for its financial robustness, multilingual population, and richly layered cultural heritage, Luxembourg consistently ranks highly in metrics of quality of life, innovation, and economic competitiveness. Its capital, Luxembourg City, is a vibrant confluence of historic architecture and modern infrastructure, and the country's political system is a parliamentary democracy within a constitutional monarchy.