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Australia\nAustria\nBelgium\nCanada\nChile\nColombia\nCosta Rica\nCzech Republic\nDenmark\nEstonia\nFinland\nFrance\nGermany\nGreece\nHungary\nIceland\nIreland\nIsrael\nItaly\nJapan\nRepublic of Korea\nLatvia\nLithuania\nLuxembourg\nMexico\nNetherlands\nNew Zealand\nNorway\nPoland\nPortugal\nSlovakia\nSlovenia\nSpain\nSweden\nSwitzerland\nTurkiye\nUnited Kingdom\nUnited States\n Choose a country to compare\n----------\nAustralia\nAustria\nBelgium\nCanada\nChile\nColombia\nCosta Rica\nCzech Republic\nDenmark\nEstonia\nFinland\nFrance\nGermany\nGreece\nHungary\nIceland\nIreland\nIsrael\nItaly\nJapan\nRepublic of Korea\nLatvia\nLithuania\nLuxembourg\nMexico\nNetherlands\nNew Zealand\nNorway\nPoland\nPortugal\nSlovakia\nSlovenia\nSpain\nSweden\nSwitzerland\nTurkiye\nUnited Kingdom\nUnited States\n

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World economy> Germany % of those who think that the condition of the global economy is a major threat to their country 50.0% (2022) [15/17countries] % of those who think that policies depend more on what is happening in the world economy 64.3% (2016) [1/25countries] World Competitiveness Ranking 22 (2023) [15/37countries] % of those who think that Japan is the world�fs leading economic power 4.0% (2023) [9/16countries] Trade> Germany Exports of goods and services (billion US$) 2,079.0 (2022) [1/37countries] Exports of goods and services, % of GDP 50.9% (2022) [18/37countries] Imports of goods and services (billion US$) 1,998.6 (2022) [1/37countries] Imports of goods and services, % of GDP 49.0% (2022) [19/37countries] External balance on goods and services (billion US$) 80.3 (2022) [6/37countries] External balance on goods and services, % of GDP 2.0% (2022) [11/37countries] Current account balance (billion US$) 303.195 (2023) [1/38countries] % of those who think the import of foreign products should be limited 44.8% (2020) [11/20countries] % of those who agree that free trade leads to better products becoming available in the country 49.5% (2013) [23/26countries] Foreign direct investment> Germany Outward direct investment - stock (% of GDP) 52.1% (2023) [12/38countries] Inward direct investment - stock (% of GDP) 27.3% (2023) [32/38countries] International relations> Germany % of those who think that following current events in other countries is very important to be a good citizen 54.5% (2022) [4/17countries] % of those who agree that the country should follow the decisions of international organizations to which it belongs, even if the government does not agree with them 31.0% (2013) [19/26countries] % of those who think it is best for the future of their country to be active in world affairs 59.3% (2023) [6/16countries] % of those who think that their country should take into account the interests of other countries even if it means making compromises 70.7% (2023) [2/16countries] % of those who think that countries should act as part of a global community working together to solve problems 88.3% (2019) [4/21countries] % of those who think that the influence of their country in the world is getting stronger 24.8% (2022) [6/17countries] % of those who are proud of their country in its political influence in the world 67.6% (2013) [3/26countries] Period of United Nations membership 1973.0918 [30/38countries] % of those who have a favorable opinion of the United Nations 77.5% (2023) [5/16countries] % of those who think that the United Nations promotes peace 76.5% (2020) [8/14countries] % of those who think that the United Nations promotes economic development 61.8% (2020) [10/14countries] % of those who think that the United Nations promotes human rights 74.7% (2020) [9/14countries] % of those who think that the United Nations deals effectively with international problems 51.7% (2020) [8/14countries] % of those who think that the United Nations cares about the needs of ordinary people 42.9% (2020) [10/14countries] % of those who think that the United Nations advances the interests of countries like theirs 66.9% (2020) [4/14countries] % of those who think that the United Nations promotes action on climate change 50.1% (2020) [13/14countries] % of those who think that the United Nations promotes action on infectious diseases, like coronavirus 65.1% (2020) [5/14countries] % of those who think that common values are important for bringing nations together 54.0% (2022) [12/17countries] % of those who think that many problems of their country can be solved by working with other countries 78.0% (2022) [4/17countries] % of those who think that longstanding conflicts between countries or ethnic groups are a major threat to their country 45.7% (2020) [7/14countries] % of those who think that there are parts of neighboring countries that really belong to them 23.9% (2019) [16/21countries] % of those who agree that international organizations are taking away too much power from the national government 39.4% (2020) [15/20countries] % of those who think that international organizations have the most influence on the actions of the government 4.2% (2016) [21/25countries] Official Development Assistance (ODA), million US$ 36,682 (2023) [2/34countries] Official Development Assistance (ODA), % of GNI 0.79% (2023) [4/34countries] % of those who think present economic differences between rich and poor countries are too large 89.8% (2019) [4/20countries] % of those who think that people in wealthy countries should pay more tax to help people in poor countries 31.7% (2019) [16/20countries] % of those who think people from poor countries should be allowed to work in wealthy countries 64.6% (2019) [4/20countries] Extent to which people think that it is important, in order to be a good citizen, to help people in the rest of the world who are worse off than themselves 4.61 (2014) [15/26countries] The United States> Germany % of those who have a favorable opinion of the United States 61.1% (2023) [9/16countries] % of those who think that the US is a reliable partner 84.2% (2022) [6/16countries] % of those who think that the relations between the US and their country is good 49.8% (2019) [19/20countries] % of those who think that relations between their country and the U.S. will get better 65.7% (2021) [1/14countries] % of those who are optimistic about the future of their country's relations with the US 47.4% (2019) [18/20countries] % of those who think that the United States takes into account the interests of their country 57.8% (2023) [3/16countries] % of those who think that the United States interferes in the affairs of other countries 85.3% (2023) [12/16countries] % of those who think that the United States takes into account the interests of their country 57.8% (2023) [3/16countries] % of those who think that the United States interferes in the affairs of other countries 85.3% (2023) [12/16countries] % of those who think that the United States contributes to peace and stability around the world 52.6% (2023) [11/16countries] % of those who think that the influence of the United States in the world is getting stronger 37.6% (2022) [4/17countries] % of those who think that it is more important for their country to have strong economic ties with the US than China 75.2% (2021) [11/14countries] % of those who think that the United States is the world�fs leading economic power 39.9% (2023) [15/16countries] % of those who have confidence in U.S. President Donald Trump 0 (2020) [1/14countries] % of those who have confidence in U.S. President Joe Biden 69.1% (2023) [5/16countries] % of those who have confidence in U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris 66.4% (2022) [5/17countries] % of those who think that the US takes into account the interests of their country 52.4% (2021) [2/14countries] % of those who think that the government of the US respects the personal freedoms 70.6% (2021) [2/15countries] % of those who think that the United States is a more dangerous place to live than other wealthy nations 51.6% (2023) [4/16countries] % of those who think that the United States is a more religious country than other wealthy nations 37.4% (2023) [7/16countries] % of those who think that the United States is a more tolerant society than other wealthy nations 10.6% (2023) [14/16countries] % of those who think that the United States is a more democratic society than other wealthy nations 9.9% (2023) [15/16countries] % of those who think that democracy in the United States used to be a good example, but has not been in recent years 62.5% (2021) [7/15countries] % of those who think that the United States is a more politically stable country than other wealthy nations 15.7% (2023) [11/16countries] % of those who think that the healthcare system of the US is the best in the world 2.7% (2021) [7/15countries] % of those who think that the healthcare system of the US is below the world average 70.6% (2021) [7/15countries] % of those who think that the universities of the US are the best in the world 13.7% (2021) [9/15countries] % of those who think that the standard of living of the US is the best in the world 3.0% (2021) [9/15countries] % of those who think that the standard of living of the US is below the world average 30.5% (2021) [6/15countries] % of those who think that the military of the US is the best in the world 20.8% (2021) [11/15countries] % of those who think that the technological achievements of the US is the best in the world 11.6% (2021) [13/15countries] % of those who think that the entertainment of the US is the best in the world 19.1% (2021) [13/15countries] % of those who think that the political system in the United States works well 49.5% (2021) [8/14countries] % of those who think that the US decision to withdraw all troops from Afghanistan in 2021 was the right decision 43.2% (2022) [17/17countries] % of those who think that the US withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021 was handled well 23.7% (2022) [15/17countries] % of those who approve US withdrawal from international climate change agreements by President Donald Trump 7.6% (2019) [19/21countries] % of those who approve building a wall on the border between the U.S. and Mexico by President Donald Trump 8.3% (2019) [20/21countries] % of those who approve U.S. withdrawal from the Iran nuclear weapons agreement by President Donald Trump 16.3% (2019) [21/21countries] % of those who approve allowing fewer immigrants into the US by President Donald Trump 24.6% (2019) [20/21countries] % of those who approve increasing tariffs or fees on imported goods from other countries by President Donald Trump 10.5% (2019) [21/21countries] % of those who approve US negotiations with North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un about the country�fs nuclear weapons program by President Donald Trump 66.2% (2019) [10/21countries] China> Germany % of those who have a favorable opinion of China 17.8% (2023) [12/16countries] % of those who think that China takes into account the interests of their country 21.5% (2023) [4/16countries] % of those who think that China interferes in the affairs of other countries 60.5% (2023) [12/16countries] % of those who think that China contributes to peace and stability around the world 16.2% (2023) [10/16countries] % of those who think that the influence of China in the world is getting stronger 73.9% (2022) [9/17countries] % of those who think that China is the world�fs leading economic power 44.6% (2023) [5/16countries] % of those who think that the relations between China and their country is good 56.2% (2022) [10/17countries] % of those who think that human rights should be prioritized over economic relations with China 81.7% (2022) [5/17countries] % of those who think that China�fs policies on human rights is a serious problem 80.4% (2022) [14/17countries] % of those who think that the government of China respects the personal freedoms 7.8% (2021) [3/15countries] % of those who think that China�fs involvement in politics in their country is a serious problem 53.9% (2022) [14/17countries] % of those who think that Economic competition with China is a serious problem 67.2% (2022) [13/17countries] % of those who think that China�fs military power is a serious problem 72.0% (2022) [14/17countries] % of those who think that the universities of China are the best in the world 5.0% (2023) [5/16countries] % of those who think that the standard of living of China is below the world average 53.5% (2023) [10/16countries] % of those who think that the military of China is the best in the world 6.6% (2023) [10/16countries] % of those who think that the technological achievements of China is the best in the world 10.9% (2023) [11/16countries] % of those who think that the entertainment of China is the best in the world 2.1% (2023) [8/16countries] % of those who have confidence in Chinese President Xi Jinping 15.5% (2023) [9/16countries] Europe and others> Germany % of those who have a favorable opinion of the European Union 74.8% (2023) [6/16countries] % of those who think that the countries of the European Union are the world�fs leading economic power 11.5% (2023) [4/16countries] % of those who have a favorable opinion of Germany 80.8% (2021) [11/15countries] % of those who have confidence in German Chancellor Angela Merkel 81.1% (2021) [11/15countries] % of those who have confidence in German Chancellor Olaf Scholz 69.2% (2023) [6/16countries] % of those who think that the influence of France in the world is getting stronger 30.0% (2022) [3/16countries] % of those who have confidence in French President Emmanuel Macron 76.3% (2023) [3/16countries] % of those who think that the influence of the United Kingdom in the world is getting stronger 10.1% (2022) [16/16countries] % of those who have confidence in British Prime Minister Boris Johnson 23.5% (2020) [12/14countries] % of those who have a favorable opinion of Russia 9.3% (2023) [9/16countries] % of those who think that the influence of Russia in the world is getting stronger 44.2% (2022) [10/17countries] % of those who have confidence in Russian President Vladimir Putin 6.9% (2023) [9/16countries] % of those who have confidence in Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy 60.2% (2023) [9/16countries] % of those who have a favorable opinion of iran 18.6% (2020) [9/14countries] % of those who have a favorable opinion of India 56.6% (2023) [7/16countries] % of those who think that the influence of India in the world is getting stronger 32.4% (2022) [11/17countries] % of those who have a favorable opinion of Taiwan 71.5% (2023) [8/16countries] National identity> Germany % of those willing to be the citizen of their own country 62.9% (2013) [19/26countries] % of those who are satisfied with the way things are going in their country 64.0% (2019) [4/21countries] % of those who feel ashamed of their country 47.2% (2013) [23/26countries] % of those who think that their people would be a model of people from other countries 28.1% (2013) [15/26countries] % of those who think that their own country is better than the others 50.5% (2013) [11/26countries] % of those who support their country if it is wrong 23.9% (2013) [20/26countries] % of those very or somewhat proud of their nationality 76.0% (2013) [23/26countries] % of those who are less proud of their country than they would like to be 29.1% (2013) [23/26countries] % of those who think that the world would be a better place if the people of their country acknowledged their country's shortcomings 47.1% (2013) [21/26countries] % of those who are optimistic about the future of their country's culture 74.0% (2019) [10/21countries] % of those who are proud of their country in its history 36.5% (2013) [26/26countries] % of those who are proud of their country in its fair and equal treatment of all groups in society 55.1% (2013) [10/26countries] % of those who agree that strong patriotic feelings in their country strengthen their country's place in the world 45.8% (2013) [23/26countries] % of those who agree that strong patriotic feelings in their country lead to intolerance in their country 35.0% (2013) [20/26countries] % of those who agree that strong patriotic feelings in their country are needed for their country to remain united 54.6% (2013) [20/26countries] % of those who agree that strong patriotic feelings in their country lead to negative attitudes towards immigrants 40.2% (2013) [14/26countries] % of those who think it is important to have been born in the country for being truly their national 26.5% (2023) [14/16countries] % of those who think it is important to have the country's citizenship for being truly their national 81.3% (2013) [18/26countries] % of those who think it is important to have lived in the country for most of one's life for being truly their national 69.3% (2013) [19/26countries] % of those who think it is important to be able to speak the country's language for being truly their national 94.5% (2023) [4/16countries] % of those who think it is important to belong to the country's religion for being truly their national 24.4% (2013) [17/26countries] % of those who think it is important to share the country's customs and traditions for being truly their national 61.5% (2023) [14/16countries] % of those who think it is important to respect the country's political institutions and laws for being truly their national 92.6% (2013) [8/26countries] % of those who think it is important to feel the country's nationality for being truly their national 75.0% (2013) [26/26countries] % of those who think it is important to have the country's ancestry for being truly their national 40.3% (2013) [24/26countries] % of those who feel more like a citizen of the world than of any country 35.8% (2013) [4/26countries] % of those who think that it is better to be open to changes regarding their country's traditions and way of life 66.7% (2022) [8/17countries]