GermanyGermany, located in the region of Europe & Central Asia, is an internationally classified economy with a "High income" income level. It is home to a demographic force of approximately 83.5 million inhabitants.
From a quantitative perspective, Positioning itself as an export-oriented powerhouse, the export sector represents more than 40.4% of GDP, making it highly sensitive to global trade cycles. A sustained disinflationary cycle stands out positively, reducing the CPI by 3.8 points from its recent peaks.
Delving deeper into its institutional metrics, Monetary policy operates in neutral territory, balancing the official rate with the CPI.
Demographically, it faces the structural challenge of an aging workforce, with 23.7% over 65 years old. It stands out for high social cohesion, combining low levels of inequality (Gini: 33.7) with near full-employment figures, reducing country risk. Its central bank backs liquidity with strong international reserves (over $572B), offering a shield against external shocks.
2.25%
0.75%
-1.50%
$5.05T
+0.24%
Data from 2025
2.2%
Data from 2025
GDP per Capita
$60,496
YEAR 2025
Unemployment
3.7%
YEAR 2025
Debt to GDP
20.9%
YEAR 1990
Active Population
83.5M
YEAR 2025
Population > 65 Years
23.7%
YEAR 2025
Gini IndexMeasures income inequality. 0 is total equality, 100 is extreme inequality.
33.7
YEAR 2022
Exports (% GDP)
40.4%
YEAR 2025
Imports (% GDP)
38.1%
YEAR 2025
FDI (% GDP)Foreign Direct Investment. Foreign capital productively invested in this economy.
1.9%
YEAR 2025
| Year | GDP (USD) | Growth (%) | Inflation (%) | Unemployment (%) | Debt/GDP (%) | Exports (%GDP) | Imports (%GDP) | FDI (%GDP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5.05T | 0.24 | 2.17 | 3.71 | --- | 40.43 | 38.08 | 1.88 |
| 2024 | $4.69T | -0.50 | 2.26 | 3.40 | --- | 41.43 | 37.66 | 1.34 |
| 2023 | $4.56T | -0.87 | 5.95 | 3.07 | --- | 42.97 | 39.00 | 1.99 |
| 2022 | $4.20T | 1.81 | 6.87 | 3.14 | --- | 45.63 | 43.16 | 1.82 |
| 2021 | $4.36T | 3.91 | 3.07 | 3.59 | --- | 42.52 | 37.40 | 2.93 |
| 2020 | $3.94T | -4.13 | 0.14 | 3.88 | --- | 39.12 | 33.81 | 4.49 |
| 2019 | $3.96T | 0.98 | 1.45 | 3.16 | --- | 42.34 | 36.73 | 1.91 |
| 2018 | $4.06T | 1.14 | 1.73 | 3.38 | --- | 42.50 | 36.63 | 4.00 |
| 2017 | $3.77T | 2.80 | 1.51 | 3.78 | --- | 42.20 | 35.25 | 2.89 |
| 2016 | $3.54T | 2.22 | 0.49 | 4.10 | --- | 41.64 | 34.37 | 1.64 |