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This comparison uses the latest available atlas values for each country; reporting years can differ by metric.
Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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Germany’s population is 364% larger than that of the Netherlands, a difference of 65,523,108.
Germany’s surface area is 761% larger than that of the Netherlands, a difference of 316,140 km².
The Netherlands’ population density is 86% higher than that of Germany, a difference of 200 /km².
Germany’s nominal GDP is 286% larger than that of the Netherlands, a difference of $3.47 trillion.
The Netherlands’ GDP per capita is 20% higher than that of Germany, a difference of $11,417.
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Berlin
Amsterdam
83,516,593
17,993,485
357,680 km²
41,540 km²
233 /km²
433 /km²
$4.69 trillion · 2024
$1.21 trillion · 2024
$56,104 · 2024
$67,520 · 2024
Europe
Europe
Western Europe
Western Europe
Euro · EUR · €
Euro · EUR · €
German
Dutch, Netherlandic
+49
+31
.de
.nl
DE / DEU
NL / NLD
Europe/Berlin, Europe/Busingen
Europe/Amsterdam
Deutschland
Nederland
| Measure | Germany | Netherlands |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Berlin | Amsterdam |
| Population | 83,516,593 | 17,993,485 |
| Surface area | 357,680 km² | 41,540 km² |
| Population density | 233 /km² | 433 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $4.69 trillion · 2024 | $1.21 trillion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $56,104 · 2024 | $67,520 · 2024 |
| Region | Europe | Europe |
| Subregion | Western Europe | Western Europe |
| Currency | Euro · EUR · € | Euro · EUR · € |
| Nationality | German | Dutch, Netherlandic |
| Phone code | +49 | +31 |
| Internet domain | .de | .nl |
| ISO codes | DE / DEU | NL / NLD |
| Time zone | Europe/Berlin, Europe/Busingen | Europe/Amsterdam |
| Native name | Deutschland | Nederland |
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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 Netherlands, a country in northwestern Europe, is known for its flat landscape of canals, tulip fields, windmills, and cycling routes. Amsterdam, its capital, features a historic canal system, world-class museums like the Rijksmuseum, and the Anne Frank House.
Full Netherlands profile →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.
The capital of Netherlands is Amsterdam.
Netherlands has a recorded population of approximately 17,993,485 people.
Netherlands covers an area of about 41,540 km².
Netherlands has a population density of roughly 433 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Netherlands has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $1.21 trillion as of 2024.
Netherlands has a GDP per capita of approximately $67,520.
Netherlands uses the Euro (EUR), with the symbol €.
Netherlands is located in Western Europe, Europe.
The native name of Netherlands is Nederland.
People from Netherlands are referred to as Dutch, Netherlandic.
The international dialing code for Netherlands is +31.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Netherlands is .nl.
Netherlands uses the Europe/Amsterdam time zone.
The Netherlands, a country in northwestern Europe, is known for its flat landscape of canals, tulip fields, windmills, and cycling routes. Amsterdam, its capital, features a historic canal system, world-class museums like the Rijksmuseum, and the Anne Frank House.