Which has more people, China or Germany?

China has a population of 1,412,914,089 (2nd of 235 countries) and Germany has 83,644,258 (19th of 235).

How do China and Germany compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?

Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): China 78.0 (68th of 215), Germany 80.8 (47th of 215) among countries. Germany ranks better.

How do China and Germany compare on GDP per Person at PPP (International $)?

GDP per Person at PPP (International $): China $29,333 (70th of 184), Germany $75,407 (17th of 184) among countries. Germany ranks better.

Where does China beat Germany most clearly?

China ranks far ahead on Daily Accommodation Cost (Cheapest Countries to Visit): $44.00 vs $120; Total Daily Costs (Cheapest Countries to Visit): $95.00 vs $241; Daily Entertainment Cost (Cheapest Countries to Visit): $17.00 vs $41.00.

Where does Germany beat China most clearly?

Germany ranks far ahead on WJP RoLI Fundamental Rights Score (World Justice Project (WJP) Rule of Law Index): 0.86 vs 0.25; Press Freedom Index Score (RSF) (Freedom Index by Country): 83.85 vs 14.8; LP Personal Freedom (Legatum Prosperity Index): 9th vs 162nd.

China vs Germany

Germany comes out ahead of China on 335 of 585 statistics where one end is better, to 239 with 11 ties. China leads on Travel, Health and Tech & Business and 1 more category. Germany leads on Politics & Government, Law and Population and 6 more categories.

585 statistics with a better end, compared

Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 11 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.

China

Wins: 239
Avg. percentile: 54
Categories led: 4

Germany

Wins: 335
Avg. percentile: 60
Categories led: 9

At a glance

Headline statistics, each ranked among all countries.

Statistic	China	Germany
Population	1,412,914,089 2nd of 235	83,644,258 19th of 235
Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)Health Indicators by Country (World Bank)	78.0 68th of 215	80.8 47th of 215
GDP per Person at PPP (International $)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	$29,333 70th of 184	$75,407 17th of 184
Unemployment Rate (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	4.62% 76th of 181	3.71% 63rd of 181
Access to Electricity (% of People)Development Indicators by Country (World Bank)	100.0% tied 1st of 214	100.0% tied 1st of 214
Infant Deaths per 1,000 BirthsHealth Indicators by Country (World Bank)	4.1 tied 39th of 195	3.1 tied 26th of 195
GDP per Person (US$)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	$13,862 72nd of 185	$60,496 16th of 185

By category

Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.

Politics & GovernmentGermany · 38 statistics
LawGermany · 8 statistics
TravelChina · 10 statistics
PopulationGermany · 18 statistics
EnvironmentGermany · 43 statistics
Infrastructure & EnergyGermany · 37 statistics
CultureGermany · 72 statistics
EducationGermany · 7 statistics
Crime & SafetyGermany · 42 statistics
HealthChina · 199 statistics
Tech & BusinessChina · 21 statistics
Manufacturing & MiningChina · 3 statistics
EconomicsGermany · 76 statistics

Biggest differences

The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 118 countries.

Statistic	China	Germany
WJP RoLI Fundamental Rights ScoreWorld Justice Project (WJP) Rule of Law Index	0.25 138th of 142	0.86 5th of 142
Press Freedom Index Score (RSF)Freedom Index by Country	14.8 174th of 176	83.85 11th of 176
LP Personal FreedomLegatum Prosperity Index	162nd 162nd of 167	9th 9th of 167
Freedom of Expression Score GSoDCountries with Freedom of Speech	0.12 165th of 170	0.82 tied 10th of 170
V-Dem PCI ScoreV Dem Democracy Index by Country	0.12 168th of 175	0.66 tied 10th of 175
EIU Civil Liberties ScoreDemocracy Index by Country	0.88 tied 155th of 162	9.41 tied 7th of 162
V-Dem LCI ScoreV Dem Democracy Index by Country	0.14 tied 159th of 175	0.97 tied 3rd of 175
WJP RoLI Government Powers ScoreWorld Justice Project (WJP) Rule of Law Index	0.32 tied 128th of 142	0.86 tied 4th of 142
Daily Accommodation CostCheapest Countries to Visit	$44.00 tied 21st of 231	$120 224th of 231
V-Dem LDI ScoreV Dem Democracy Index by Country	0.039 163rd of 171	0.782 14th of 171
Change in Colon Cancer Rates 1990-2017Colon Cancer Rate by Country	84.1% 178th of 191	-9.4% 12th of 191
V-Dem EDI ScoreV Dem Democracy Index by Country	0.07 tied 171st of 175	0.83 tied 19th of 175
Ecosystem VitalityGreenest (Most Eco-Friendly) Countries	35.6 157th of 179	80.1 2nd of 179
Total Daily CostsCheapest Countries to Visit	$95.00 tied 24th of 231	$241 tied 223rd of 231
V-Dem ECI ScoreV Dem Democracy Index by Country	0.29 tied 154th of 175	0.94 tied 4th of 175
Personal Freedom ScoreFreedom Index by Country	4.08 153rd of 163	9.27 16th of 163
Daily Entertainment CostCheapest Countries to Visit	$17.00 tied 24th of 231	$41.00 tied 218th of 231
V-Dem DCI ScoreV Dem Democracy Index by Country	0.23 149th of 175	0.98 tied 2nd of 175
Daily Food And Dining CostCheapest Countries to Visit	$23.00 tied 25th of 231	$55.00 tied 218th of 231
Global Freedom ScoreFreedom Index by Country	9 tied 180th of 196	95 tied 18th of 196
Daily Local Transport CostCheapest Countries to Visit	$11.00 tied 22nd of 231	$25.00 tied 209th of 231
Human Freedom IndexFreedom Index by Country	4.93 149th of 165	8.67 17th of 165
Legal Status of ExecutionsMost Strict Countries in the World	-2.16 8th of 174	2.37 tied 146th of 174
Overall Democracy Index ScoreDemocracy Ranking by Country	2.11 145th of 167	8.73 13th of 167
Real GDP GrowthFastest Growing Economies	5.2% tied 30th of 189	-0.1% 179th of 189
Head of Government Annual SalaryWhat Country has the Highest Paid Government Leader?	$22,000 130th of 158	$369,727 6th of 158
Political Rights Freedom RatingVoting Rights by Country	7 tied last of 187	1 tied 1st of 187
EIU Political Culture ScoreDemocracy Index by Country	3.13 tied 139th of 166	8.13 tied 14th of 166
LP Natural EnvironmentLegatum Prosperity Index	139th 139th of 167	12th 12th of 167
Environmental QualitySocial Progress Index by Country	54.45 137th of 171	93.94 7th of 171

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Quick answers

Which is better, China or Germany?: Germany comes out ahead of China on 335 of 585 statistics where one end is better, to 239 with 11 ties. China leads on Travel, Health and Tech & Business and 1 more category. Germany leads on Politics & Government, Law and Population and 6 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
Which has more people, China or Germany?: China has a population of 1,412,914,089 (2nd of 235 countries) and Germany has 83,644,258 (19th of 235).
How do China and Germany compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?: Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): China 78.0 (68th of 215), Germany 80.8 (47th of 215) among countries. Germany ranks better.
How do China and Germany compare on GDP per Person at PPP (International $)?: GDP per Person at PPP (International $): China $29,333 (70th of 184), Germany $75,407 (17th of 184) among countries. Germany ranks better.
Where does China beat Germany most clearly?: China ranks far ahead on Daily Accommodation Cost (Cheapest Countries to Visit): $44.00 vs $120; Total Daily Costs (Cheapest Countries to Visit): $95.00 vs $241; Daily Entertainment Cost (Cheapest Countries to Visit): $17.00 vs $41.00.
Where does Germany beat China most clearly?: Germany ranks far ahead on WJP RoLI Fundamental Rights Score (World Justice Project (WJP) Rule of Law Index): 0.86 vs 0.25; Press Freedom Index Score (RSF) (Freedom Index by Country): 83.85 vs 14.8; LP Personal Freedom (Legatum Prosperity Index): 9th vs 162nd.

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