Gdp vs happiness in Germany
Germany: Gdp vs happiness was 6.88 in 2025. ▬ Flat
Latest (2025)
6.88
Change on year
up 1.9%
World rank
16th
of 157 countries
All-time high
7.16
in 2020
All-time low
6.57
in 2011
Years of data
14
2011–2025
Gdp vs happiness in Germany, 2011–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, gdp vs happiness in Germany stood at 6.88.
The figure is up 1.9% on the previous year and down 1.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp vs happiness in Germany peaked at 7.16 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 6.57, in 2011.
Germany ranks 16th of 157 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
Gdp vs happiness in Germany, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 6.57 | — |
| 2012 | 6.67 | +1.5% |
| 2014 | 6.75 | +1.2% |
| 2015 | 6.99 | +3.6% |
| 2016 | 6.95 | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 6.96 | +0.2% |
| 2018 | 6.99 | +0.3% |
| 2019 | 7.08 | +1.3% |
| 2020 | 7.16 | +1.1% |
| 2021 | 7.03 | -1.7% |
| 2022 | 6.89 | -2.0% |
| 2023 | 6.72 | -2.5% |
| 2024 | 6.75 | +0.5% |
| 2025 | 6.88 | +1.9% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 6.88 is above the median for high income countries, which is 6.63, 1.0× the median. (51 countries reporting)
- Germany's 6.88 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 6.4, 1.1× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6.87 | 6.57 | 7.08 | 8 |
| 2020s | 6.91 | 6.72 | 7.16 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Germany
More economy & growth data for Germany
- Real gdp growth, annual growth rate 148.39 % change on previous year (2025)
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- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 0.6565 Percent per annum (2029)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 3.33 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0108 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 654.77 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate -1.6 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0079 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 478.11 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 2.68 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp vs happiness in Germany?
- Gdp vs happiness in Germany was 6.88 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest gdp vs happiness recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 7.16 in 2020.
- What is the lowest gdp vs happiness recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.57 in 2011.
- How does Germany rank for gdp vs happiness?
- Germany ranks 16th out of 157 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gdp vs happiness rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Gdp vs happiness. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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