Germany

Continent
Europe
Capital
Berlin
Population
83 million
Sub-Zones
7
General Information
Basic details about Germany
Population:
83 million
Area:
357,022 km²
Currency:
Euro (EUR)
Languages:
German
Economic Overview
Key economic indicators for Germany
GDP:
$4.2 trillion
GDP per Capita:
$50,801
GDP Growth:
2.7%
Inflation:
3.1%
Unemployment:
3.6%
Public Debt:
69.3% of GDP
Credit Rating:
AAA (Standard & Poor's)
Political System
Governance structure of Germany
Government Type:
Federal Parliamentary Republic
Head of State:
President (ceremonial)
Head of Government:
Chancellor
Legislature:
Bicameral Parliament (Bundestag and Bundesrat)
Judiciary:
Federal Constitutional Court and system of federal courts
Administrative Divisions:
16 federal states (Bundesländer)

Major Political Parties

  • Christian Democratic Union (CDU)
  • Social Democratic Party (SPD)
  • Alliance 90/The Greens
  • Free Democratic Party (FDP)
  • Alternative for Germany (AfD)
  • The Left
International Relations
Global position and alliances
UN Member:
Yes
EU Member:
Yes
Diplomatic Presence:
Extensive global diplomatic network
Political Stability:
Very High
Corruption Index:
80/100
Economic Freedom:
72.5/100

Major Alliances and Organizations

EUNATOOECDG7G20
Economic Sectors & Trade
Detailed economic breakdown

Major Economic Sectors

Services
62.4%
Industry
36.1%
Agriculture
0.9%

Trade Volume

Exports:
$1.81 trillion
Imports:
$1.55 trillion
FDI:
$1.1 trillion (inward stock)

Major Trading Partners

United States
France
China
Netherlands
United Kingdom

Economic Outlook

Germany has a 2.7% GDP growth rate with3.1% inflation. The economy is characterized by a strongservices sector and high levels of economic freedom.