Germany: Introduction

Capital: Berlin

Population

Total Population: 83,510,950

Natural Increase: -0.5%

Density: 240 Inhabitants/km²

Urban Population: 77.9%

Population of main metropolitan areas: Berlin (3,669,500); Hamburg (1,847,300); Munich (1,484,300); Cologne (1,087,900); Frankfurt (763,400); Stuttgart (636,000); Düsseldorf (621,900); Leipzig (593,200); Dortmund (588,300); Essen (582,800); Bremen (567,600); Dresden (556,800)

Ethnic Origins: According to German authorities, over 91% of the population is of German origin. The largest ethnic group of non-German origin are the Turkish, comprising over 3% of the population. About 6% of the population is made up of individuals of Greek, Italian, Polish, Russian, Serbo-Croatian and Spanish origin. In 2019, Germany absorbed around 1.5 million migrants (more than 1% of its population), primarily from Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan. (Federal Statistical Office of Germany)

Official Language: German.

Other Languages Spoken: Most Germans have a very good knowledge of English. Quite a few of them speak French. Additionally, though less frequently, Italian, Spanish and Russian are also spoken.

Business Language(s): The business languages are German and English.

Religion: Roman Catholic 24.8%, Protestant 22.6%, Muslim 3.7%, other 5.1%, none 43.8%

Welsh diplomatic representations:

The Welsh Government overseas offices aim to grow the economy by increasing exporting and attracting inward investment, raising Wales' profile on the international stage and establishing Wales as a globally responsible nation. Details on the offices in Germany are below:

- Berlin (Germany HQ) - +49 3020 457135 - Open from 9:00am to 5:00pm local time

- Düsseldorf - +49 (0) 211 9448-215 - Open from 9:00am to 5:00pm local time

Local Time:

It is %T:%M %A In Berlin

Exchange Rate on :

National Currency: Euro (EUR)

Country Overview

Area: 357,600 km²

Type of State: Germany is a democratic, federal parliamentary republic. The country has 16 states ("Länder") or provinces, which have local governments and legislatures that enjoy considerable decentralisation in relation to the Federal Government.

Type of Economy: High-income, industrialized and exporting economy, driving force of the European Union..
The economy has recovered from a period of contraction, with growth expected to approach its potential despite uncertainties related to trade tensions and the need to implement structural reforms.

HDI*: 0.959/1

HDI (World Rank): 6/192

Note: (*) The HDI, Human Development Index, is an indicator which synthesizes several data such as life expectancy, level of education, professional careers, access to culture etc.

Telecommunication

Telephone Code:
To call from Germany, dial 00
To call Germany, dial +49

Internet Suffix: .de

Households with a computer: 88.1 per 100 Inhabitants

Telephone Lines: 61.8 per 100 Inhabitants

Internet Users: 93.5 per 100 Inhabitants

Access to Electricity: 100% of the Population

Foreign Trade in Figures

Foreign Trade Indicators	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Imports of Goods (million USD)	1,171,782	1,411,439	1,583,619	1,467,598	1,424,545
Exports of Goods (million USD)	1,382,533	1,627,375	1,676,472	1,702,278	1,682,888
Imports of Services (million USD)	324,328	405,053	469,335	510,732	549,884
Exports of Services (million USD)	328,570	403,343	427,634	437,290	465,982

Source: WTO – World Trade Organisation, Latest data available.

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