Germany vs Thailand
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Germany has 11.7 million more people than Thailand (83.3 million vs 71.6 million in 2026). Thailand is 1.5 times larger by land area. GDP per capita is higher in Germany ($60,496 vs $8,057). People live longer on average in Germany (80.8 vs 76.6 years).
| Germany | Thailand | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2026) | 83,283,528 | 71,559,614 |
| Yearly population change | −0.25% | −0.08% |
| Population 2050 (projected) | 77.5 million | 66.4 million |
| Land area | 349,430 km² | 510,890 km² |
| Density | 238/km² | 140/km² |
| GDP | $5.05 trillion (2025) | $577 billion (2025) |
| GDP per capita | $60,496 (2025) | $8,057 (2025) |
| Life expectancy | 80.8 years | 76.6 years |
| Births per woman | 1.36 | 1.20 |
| Urban population | 82% | 63% |
| Capital | Berlin | Bangkok |
| Currency | euro (EUR) | baht (THB) |
| Calling code | +49 | +66 |
Share of world population: Germany 1.01%, Thailand 0.86%.
Frequently asked questions
Which has a bigger population, Germany or Thailand?
Germany: about 83.3 million people versus 71.6 million in Thailand (2026).
Is Germany bigger than Thailand?
By land area, Thailand is larger: 510,890 km² versus 349,430 km².
Which economy is bigger, Germany or Thailand?
Germany, with a GDP of $5.05 trillion versus $577 billion (World Bank, current US$).
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).