Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre in Germany
Germany: Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre was 14.51 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre in 2023. ▲ Rising
Latest (2023)
14.51 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre
Change on year
down 0.3%
World rank
21st
of 181 countries
All-time high
14.55 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre
in 2022
All-time low
2.72 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre
in 1961
Years of data
63
1961–2023
Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre in Germany, 1961–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre.
Analysis
Germany recorded 14.51 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre for gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.3% on the previous year and up 15.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in Germany peaked at 14.55 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre in 2022 and was at its lowest, 2.72 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre, in 1961.
Germany ranks 21st of 181 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 63 years of available data.
Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre in Germany, year by year
| Year | international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 2.72 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 2.82 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +3.7% |
| 1963 | 2.88 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +2.3% |
| 1964 | 3.09 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +7.4% |
| 1965 | 3.25 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +5.1% |
| 1966 | 3.34 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +2.8% |
| 1967 | 3.32 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -0.6% |
| 1968 | 3.51 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +5.8% |
| 1969 | 3.78 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +7.5% |
| 1970 | 3.96 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +4.9% |
| 1971 | 4.09 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +3.3% |
| 1972 | 4.29 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +4.9% |
| 1973 | 4.54 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +5.6% |
| 1974 | 4.62 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +1.8% |
| 1975 | 4.62 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +0.2% |
| 1976 | 4.87 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +5.4% |
| 1977 | 5.05 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +3.8% |
| 1978 | 5.23 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +3.5% |
| 1979 | 5.47 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +4.6% |
| 1980 | 5.55 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +1.4% |
| 1981 | 5.43 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -2.0% |
| 1982 | 5.31 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -2.3% |
| 1983 | 5.30 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -0.1% |
| 1984 | 5.35 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +0.9% |
| 1985 | 5.36 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +0.1% |
| 1986 | 5.78 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +7.9% |
| 1987 | 6.04 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +4.5% |
| 1988 | 6.36 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +5.3% |
| 1989 | 6.64 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +4.3% |
| 1990 | 7.14 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +7.6% |
| 1991 | 7.53 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +5.5% |
| 1992 | 7.81 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +3.7% |
| 1993 | 7.90 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +1.1% |
| 1994 | 8.23 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +4.1% |
| 1995 | 8.52 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +3.5% |
| 1996 | 8.65 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +1.5% |
| 1997 | 8.90 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +2.9% |
| 1998 | 9.18 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +3.2% |
| 1999 | 9.56 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +4.1% |
| 2000 | 9.79 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +2.4% |
| 2001 | 9.97 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +1.9% |
| 2002 | 10.00 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +0.3% |
| 2003 | 10.23 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +2.2% |
| 2004 | 10.49 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +2.6% |
| 2005 | 10.99 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +4.8% |
| 2006 | 11.28 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +2.6% |
| 2007 | 11.91 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +5.6% |
| 2008 | 12.20 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +2.4% |
| 2009 | 11.44 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -6.3% |
| 2010 | 12.02 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +5.1% |
| 2011 | 12.69 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +5.7% |
| 2012 | 12.59 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -0.8% |
| 2013 | 12.59 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -0.0% |
| 2014 | 13.05 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +3.6% |
| 2015 | 12.91 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -1.1% |
| 2016 | 13.34 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +3.4% |
| 2017 | 13.84 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +3.7% |
| 2018 | 14.02 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +1.3% |
| 2019 | 14.51 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +3.5% |
| 2020 | 13.95 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -3.9% |
| 2021 | 14.43 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +3.5% |
| 2022 | 14.55 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | +0.8% |
| 2023 | 14.51 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | -0.3% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 14.51 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre is above the median for high income countries, which is 5.60 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre, 2.6× the median. (66 countries reporting)
- Germany's 14.51 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2.36 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre, 6.1× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 3.19 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 2.72 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 3.78 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 4.67 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 3.96 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 5.47 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 5.71 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 5.30 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 6.64 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 8.34 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 7.14 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 9.56 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 10.83 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 9.79 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 12.20 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 13.16 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 12.02 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 14.51 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 14.36 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 13.95 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 14.55 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Germany
- 18 Mauritius 17.72 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre compare
- 19 Japan 15.10 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre compare
- 20 Kuwait 14.93 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre compare
- 22 United Kingdom 14.39 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre compare
- 23 United Arab Emirates 11.45 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre compare
- 24 British Virgin Islands 10.62 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre compare
More economy & growth data for Germany
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 0.7761 Percent per annum (2029)
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- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 108.13 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0214 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1,295 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 95.19 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 51.97 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0188 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1,140 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 51.4 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in Germany?
- Gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in Germany was 14.51 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 14.55 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre in 2022.
- What is the lowest gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.72 million international-$ in 2021 prices per square kilometre in 1961.
- How does Germany rank for gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre?
- Germany ranks 21st out of 181 countries with data for 2023.
- Is gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is up 15.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Germany data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Gross domestic product (GDP) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Gross domestic product (GDP) ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Gross domestic product (GDP) Feenstra et al. – Penn World Table (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
Gross domestic product (GDP) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.