At a glance
Germany vs Myanmar: 28 indicators side by side
| Indicator |  Germany |  Myanmar | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👥 Population | |||
| Population people | 83,587,871 | 55,282,252 | Germany 1.5× |
| Population growth rate % per year | -0.2 | +0.6 | -0.8 pts |
| Population density people per km² | 233.72026 | 81.72026 | +152 |
| Surface area km² | 357,6802023 | 676,5902023 | Myanmar 1.9× |
| Birth rate births per 1,000 people | 8.12024 | 16.52024 | -8.4 |
| Death rate deaths per 1,000 people | 12.12024 | 9.22024 | +2.9 |
| Net migration rate per 1,000 people per year | +1.9 | -0.7 | +2.6 |
| Urban population % of population | 82.12025 | 30.62025 | +51.6 pts |
| Sex ratio males per 100 females | 97.6 | 99 | -1.4 |
| ❤️ Demographics & Health | |||
| Life expectancy years | 80.82024 | 67.12024 | +13.7 |
| Fertility rate births per woman | 1.362024 | 2.12024 | -0.74 |
| Median age years | 45.7 | 30.4 | +15.3 |
| Infant mortality deaths per 1,000 live births | 2.6 | 31.6 | -29 |
| Population under 15 % of population | 13.92025 | 24.12025 | -10.2 pts |
| Population aged 65+ % of population | 23.72025 | 7.52025 | +16.2 pts |
| 💰 Economy | |||
| GDP current US$ | $5.05T2025 | $81.67B2025 | Germany 62× |
| GDP per capita current US$ | $60,4962025 | $1,4892025 | Germany 41× |
| Unemployment rate % of labor force | 3.72025 | 32025 | +0.7 pts |
| Inflation rate % annual, consumer prices | 2.22025 | 8.82019 | -6.7 pts |
| 🌱 Environment & Energy | |||
| CO₂ emissions Mt CO₂ per year | 579.92024 | 31.362024 | Germany 18× |
| CO₂ emissions per capita tonnes per person | 6.942024 | 0.582024 | +6.37 |
| Energy use per capita kg of oil equivalent per person | 2,8252024 | 4112023 | Germany 6.9× |
| Renewable energy share % of final energy | 17.62021 | 62.92021 | -45.3 pts |
| Forest area % of land area | 32.72023 | 42.42023 | -9.7 pts |
| Freshwater resources per capita m³ per person per year | 1,2862022 | 18,6542022 | Myanmar 15× |
| Water stress % of resources withdrawn | 24.12022 | 3.32022 | +20.8 pts |
| 📶 Digital | |||
| Internet users % of population | 93.52024 | 45.42020 | +48.1 pts |
| Mobile subscriptions per 100 people | 129.22024 | 114.32024 | +14.8 |
▲ marks the higher value (for death rate, infant mortality, unemployment, inflation, CO₂ and water stress: the lower value). "Difference" is the ratio for absolute measures and Germany minus Myanmar for rates and shares. Years in grey are the latest available for that country.
Germany compared with Myanmar
Germany has a live population of about 83,587,871 (#19 in the world) and Myanmar about 55,282,252 (#27), so Germany has 1.5 times as many people as Myanmar. Germany is growing at -0.2% a year and Myanmar at 0.6%.
By area Myanmar is larger: 676,590 km² against 357,680 km², which gives population densities of 233.7 people per km² in Germany and 81.7 in Myanmar.
Germany's economy is worth $5.05T (2025) and Myanmar's $81.67B (2025); per person that is $60,496 in Germany versus $1,489 in Myanmar, so the average Germany resident produces 40.6 times as much.
Life expectancy is 80.8 years in Germany and 67.1 in Myanmar; women have 1.4 children on average in Germany compared with 2.1 in Myanmar; the median age is 45.7 versus 30.4 years.
82.1% of Germany's people live in cities against 30.6% in Myanmar; 93.5% use the internet in Germany and 45.4% in Myanmar; CO₂ emissions per person are 6.9 t in Germany and 0.6 t in Myanmar.
Population over time
Life expectancy & fertility
Birth & death rates
Age structure
CO₂ emissions
Energy use & renewables
Forest area
Urban population
Water resources & stress
Economy
Unemployment & inflation
Internet & mobile
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, Germany or Myanmar?
By population Germany is bigger: 83,587,871 people versus 55,282,252 (live estimates, October 2026). By area Myanmar is larger (676,590 km² vs 357,680 km²).
Which has the larger economy, Germany or Myanmar?
Germany: GDP of $5,050,922,925,047 versus $81,665,773,810 in current US dollars (World Bank, 2025/2025).
Where do people live longer, Germany or Myanmar?
Life expectancy at birth is 80.8 years in Germany and 67.1 years in Myanmar, a difference of 13.7 years in favour of Germany.
How are these comparisons calculated?
Live populations extrapolate the UN World Population Prospects baseline with each country's growth rate; every other figure is the latest value published by World Bank Open Data (or the UN for median age, infant mortality and migration). Each row shows the year of the figure, and the charts below overlay the full historical series of both countries.
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