China vs Germany
Population, economy and geography side by side
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China has 16.9 times as many people as Germany (1.40 billion vs 83.3 million in 2026). China is 26.9 times larger by land area. GDP per capita is higher in Germany ($60,496 vs $13,862). People live longer on average in Germany (80.8 vs 78.0 years).
| China | Germany | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2026) | 1,403,496,576 | 83,283,528 |
| Yearly population change | −0.22% | −0.25% |
| Population 2050 (projected) | 1.24 billion | 77.5 million |
| Land area | 9,388,210 km² | 349,430 km² |
| Density | 149/km² | 238/km² |
| GDP | $19.50 trillion (2025) | $5.05 trillion (2025) |
| GDP per capita | $13,862 (2025) | $60,496 (2025) |
| Life expectancy | 78.0 years | 80.8 years |
| Births per woman | 1.01 | 1.36 |
| Urban population | 66% | 82% |
| Capital | Beijing | Berlin |
| Currency | renminbi (CNY) | euro (EUR) |
| Calling code | +86 | +49 |
Share of world population: China 16.94%, Germany 1.01%.
Frequently asked questions
Which has a bigger population, China or Germany?
China: about 1.40 billion people versus 83.3 million in Germany (2026).
Is China bigger than Germany?
By land area, China is larger: 9,388,210 km² versus 349,430 km².
Which economy is bigger, China or Germany?
China, with a GDP of $19.50 trillion versus $5.05 trillion (World Bank, current US$).
Sources: World Bank Open Data — World Development Indicators and Population Estimates and Projections (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0). Retrieved 2026-10-22. GDP in current US dollars (World Bank, latest available year).