Germany GDP (gross domestic product)
Germany GDP (gross domestic product) stood at 4,469,910 EUR million in 2025, according to Working Group Regional Accounts of the Federal States (Arbeitskreis VGR der Länder), Statistical Offices of the Federation and the Länder. It is one of the indicators in the GDP by federal state table (Value · Annual), with a complete series running from 1991 to 2025. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the GDP by federal state table
| Indicator | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany16 | 4,469,910 | 4,328,970 | 4,219,310 | 3,989,390 | 3,682,340 | 3,450,720 | 3,537,280 | 3,434,030 | 3,333,110 | 3,195,210 | |
| Baden-Württemberg | 667,104.75 | 652,024.3 | 642,158.17 | 600,810.34 | 554,563.8 | 516,322.44 | 535,569.83 | 525,938.66 | 505,904 | 483,024.09 | |
| Bavaria | 824,243.23 | 796,174.3 | 782,395.87 | 730,123.95 | 674,485.5 | 635,044.87 | 651,765.8 | 629,956.2 | 615,576.88 | 587,375.17 |
Understanding germany GDP (gross domestic product)
Representing the national aggregate across all federal states, this series captures the total unadjusted market value of goods and services produced within Germany's borders. The calculation encompasses all resident institutional units, summing their gross value added and adding taxes less subsidies on products. Intermediate consumption is strictly excluded to prevent double counting. Unlike the regional breakdowns in the rest of the table, this metric serves as the overarching baseline, incorporating extraterritorial enclaves, embassies, and offshore installations that are not assigned to any specific state. It operates on the domestic concept, meaning output generated by cross-border commuters working within the country is included, while the output of residents working abroad is not.
Because the figures are published on an annual basis, seasonal adjustment is not applicable. The values are presented at current prices, meaning any period-to-period comparison reflects a combination of volume changes and price fluctuations, rather than pure economic expansion. To assess underlying growth correctly, analysts should cross-reference this nominal series with inflation-adjusted metrics. Early estimates are typically based on short-term indicators and undergo several rounds of revisions as detailed structural business surveys become available. Furthermore, methodological updates or benchmark revisions to the national accounts can introduce structural breaks, making long-term historical comparisons sensitive to the exact vintage of the data being analyzed.
Frequently asked questions
- Does this series adjust for inflation changes?
- No, the data is reported at current prices, so fluctuations reflect both volume and price effects.
- How are cross-border commuters handled in this aggregate?
- The figures follow the domestic concept, incorporating the output of all workers employed within the borders regardless of their residency.
- Is the shadow economy captured in this total?
- National accounts methodology includes estimates for undeclared work and illegal activities to ensure the production boundary is fully covered.