invention
Germany's Johannes Gutenberg introduced the movable-type printing press to Europe around 1440, transforming how books were made and spreading literacy.
Germany
Federal Republic of Germany
Population, GDP, and key facts about Germany — updated for 2026.
Capital · BERLINContinent · EUROPEISO · DEU
Germany quick facts
- Population
- 83,516,593
- Area
- 357,680 km²
- Population density
- 238 people/km²
- GDP
- US$ 4.7 Trillion
- GDP per capita
- US$ 56.1K
- Capital
- Berlin
- Currency
- Euro (€, EUR)
- Minimum wage
- US$ 2.6K/month · € 2,343/month (2026)
- Language
- German
Germany at human scale
Where does Germany rank in the world?
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Compare Germany with any country →Germany's energy mix
Fossil fuels · 41%Renewables · 59%
- Wind27%
- Coal21%
- Solar18%
- Natural gas17%
- Bioenergy10%
- Hydropower4%
- Oil4%
Share of Germany's own electricity generation by source, 2025. Source: Our World in Data (Ember Yearly Electricity Data and the Energy Institute Statistical Review of World Energy).
Everything we know about Germany
culture
Germany has over 25,000 castles, more than any other country in the world.
Countries near Germany
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Fill the Country →Frequently asked questions about Germany
What is the capital of Germany?
The capital of Germany is Berlin.
What is Germany's population?
Germany has a population of 83,516,593.
What is Germany's GDP per capita?
Germany's GDP per capita is US$ 56.1K.
What is the currency of Germany?
The currency of Germany is the Euro (EUR).
What is the minimum wage in Germany?
Germany's statutory minimum wage is about US$ 2.6K per month (as of 2026) — € 2,343 per month in local currency.
Is Germany bigger than France?
France is about 1.7× the size of Germany by land area.
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Play Guess the Country →Data from the World Bank, updated November 2026.