World Bank · 14 metrics compared
Germany vs France
Germany and France compared across 14 demographic and economic metrics. Germany leads in 7 of the comparable categories.
| Metric | Germany | France |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 83,287,273 | 68,372,286 |
| GDP Per Capita | $54,777 | $44,700 |
| Life Expectancy | 81.0 | 82.8 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.13 | 0.28 |
| Urban Population | 81.9% | 78.8% |
| Fertility Rate | 1.39 | 1.66 |
| Infant Mortality (per 1000) | 3.1 | 3.4 |
| Literacy Rate | — | — |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.1% | 7.3% |
| Internet Users | 91.6% | 85.3% |
| CO2 Per Capita (tonnes) | — | — |
| Physicians Per 1000 | 4.53 | 3.28 |
| Gini Index | 33.7 | 31.8 |
| Forest Area | 32.7% | 32.5% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Germany has a population of 83,287,273 compared to France's 68,372,286.
Across the metrics compared, Germany leads in 7 categories while France leads in 2. However, "better" depends on what matters most to you — income, cost of living, education, climate, and personal preferences all play a role.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population and economic data are latest available estimates.
Sources: World Bank Open Data
Comparison based on World Bank Open Data. Most recent available year used for each metric. Green highlighting indicates favorable values where applicable.