Germany: Overall globalization
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| Germany |
Globalization index (0-100) |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 86.40 |
| Year | 2023 |
| Measure | points |
| Data availability | 1970 - 2023 |
| Average | 79.62 |
| Min - Max | 66.85 - 89.00 |
| Source | The Swiss Institute of Technology in Zurich |
The latest value from 2023 is 86.4 points, a decline from 87.69 points in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 61.11 points, based on data from 188 countries. Historically, the average for Germany from 1970 to 2023 is 79.62 points. The minimum value, 66.85 points, was reached in 1970 while the maximum of 89 points was recorded in 2021.
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The KOF Globalization Index for Germany is an average of the indexes for Economic Globalization, Social Globalization, and Political Globalization for Germany.
Definition: The overall index of globalization covers the economic, social, and political dimensions of globalization. Higher values denote greater globalization. More information and the original data can be obtained here.
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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall globalization | 86.40 | 2023 | points |
| Economic globalization | 82.00 | 2023 | points |
| Political globalization | 96.19 | 2023 | points |
| Social globalization | 80.53 | 2023 | points |