Germany: Land area

The latest value from 2023 is 349430 sq. km, an increase from 349360 sq. km in 2022. In comparison, the world average is 656095 sq. km, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for Germany from 1961 to 2023 is 349059 sq. km. The minimum value, 348540 sq. km, was reached in 2012 while the maximum of 349430 sq. km was recorded in 2023. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

Definition: Land area is a country's total area, excluding area under inland water bodies, national claims to continental shelf, and exclusive economic zones. In most cases the definition of inland water bodies includes major rivers and lakes.