Germany: economy and key statistics
Germany is number 3 in the 311 Nations Index, with a GDP of $5.05 trillion in 2025. GDP per person is $60,496. The economy grew by 0.2% in 2025. Unemployment is 3.7%. The economy is 64% services, 25% industry, 1% agriculture. In 311 Institute directories: 594 R&D labs, 62 startups, 48 investors, 40 Titans.
Part of the 311 Nations Index (311institute.com). Last updated .
National power
Germany is number 3 in the 311 National Power Index, scoring 71.7 out of 100: economic 88, technology 71, military 52 and human capital 73.
Economy at a glance
| Indicator | Latest figure | Year |
|---|---|---|
| GDP | $5.05 trillion | 2025 |
| GDP (purchasing power) | $6.30 trillion | 2025 |
| GDP per person | $60,496 | 2025 |
| Economic growth | +0.2% | 2025 |
| Inflation | 2.2% | 2025 |
| Unemployment | 3.7% | 2025 |
| Population | 83.5 million | 2025 |
| Labour force | 43.5 million | 2025 |
| Services share of GDP | 64% | 2025 |
| Industry share of GDP | 25% | 2025 |
| Manufacturing share of GDP | 18% | 2025 |
| Agriculture share of GDP | 1% | 2025 |
| Exports share of GDP | 40% | 2025 |
| Foreign direct investment | 1.9% of GDP | 2025 |
| High-tech share of manufactured exports | 18% | 2024 |
| R&D spending | 3.15% of GDP | 2023 |
| Internet users | 93% of people | 2024 |
R&D labs
Largest companies in Germany
- Allianz SE (#28)
- Mercedes-Benz Group (#36)
- BMW (#37)
- Deutsche Telekom (#48)
- Robert Bosch (#61)
- Aldi Süd (#68)
- DHL Group (#74)
- Siemens (#83)
- Edeka (#88)
- BASF (#95)
- Munich Re (#104)
- Bayer (#143)
- EnBW (#148)
- Continental AG (#156)
- thyssenkrupp AG (#184)
- SAP (#205)
- Siemens Energy AG (#206)
- Deutsche Bank (#212)
- Boehringer Ingelheim (#223)
- Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA (#296)
Startups in Germany
- 9flats
- AirHelp
- becoacht.com
- bildundtonfabrik
- Bitfall Studios
- Black Forest Games
- Blinkist
- Brainlag Games
- Carmudi
- Cognilize
- CrazyBunch
- Dawn Studios
- DeepL SE
- DigiTales Interactive
- E.GO Mobile
- Electra
- EnOcean
- Enpal
- Envision Entertainment
- Eterno
Investors in Germany
- High-Tech Gründerfonds
- Wellington Partners
- Aktiengesellschaft Sächsische Werke
- Allerthal-Werke
- Lindhorst Group
- Storch floss stream
Main export industries
Germany exported goods worth about $1,630.7bn in 2024. Its biggest export industries:
- Vehicles: $276.5bn (17.0% of goods exports)
- Machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors: $263.0bn (16.1% of goods exports)
- Electrical machinery and equipment: $175.8bn (10.8% of goods exports)
- Pharmaceutical products: $120.9bn (7.4% of goods exports)
- Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus: $83.0bn (5.1% of goods exports)
Source: UN Comtrade, goods only (services exports are not included).
Other economies in Europe
- United Kingdom (#5)
- France (#7)
- Russia (#8)
- Italy (#9)
- Spain (#12)
- Türkiye (#16)
- Netherlands (#18)
- Switzerland (#20)
- Poland (#21)
- Belgium (#22)
- Ireland (#23)
- Sweden (#25)
- Austria (#28)
- Norway (#31)
- Denmark (#35)
Questions and answers
How big is the economy of Germany?
Germany had a GDP of $5.05 trillion in 2025, ranking number 3 in the 311 Nations Index.
What is GDP per person in Germany?
GDP per person in Germany was $60,496 in 2025.
How fast is the economy of Germany growing?
The economy of Germany grew by 0.2% in 2025.
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0).
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