Germany
Europe
Key facts
- Capital
- Berlin
- Population
- 83,491,249
- 2025
- Area
- 357,680 km²
- Official language
- German
- Currency
- Euro
- EUR
- GDP per capita
- US$60,496
- 2025
- Dual citizenship
- Allowed
- Germany has permitted dual citizenship in both directions since 27 June 2024.
Germany (Europe) has data on 11/14 Prosperous Intelligence indices. Strongest relative position: Healthcare Index — #1/192 (91.3/100). Lowest relative position: Tax Freedom Index — #138/145 (40.8/100). The passport ranks #3/198 and reaches 202 destinations without a consular visa in advance. Global Citizenship Score 80.9/100 (#23/199). On the entry side, 92/197 passports can enter Germany without a consular visa in advance. The dataset records 2 active citizenship and residence programmes in Germany.
Scores on 11 indices
- Health & Longevity91.3
- Safety & Stability89.6
- Economy & Income77.6
- Education76.0
- Environment & Clean Water75.5
- Infrastructure99.8
- Digital Connectivity82.0
- Equality68.1
- Learning Quality91.2
- Educational Attainment56.6
- Expected Years of Schooling81.1
- Education Spending74.9
- Basic Access71.4
- Violent Crime98.5
- Stability & Absence of Terrorism64.6
- Law Enforcement & Order97.1
- Road Safety93.9
- Absence of Armed Conflict100.0
- Health Outcomes94.7
- Coverage & Access95.9
- Health Workforce & Facilities85.0
- Spending & Investment89.3
- Financial Protection88.7
- Personal Income Tax18.2
- Capital Gains & Dividends34.0
- System & Incentives45.0
- Net Wealth Tax100.0
- Inheritance & Gift Tax46.7
- Corporate & Social Security15.6
- Rule of Law & Property Rights95.9
- Political Stability64.6
- Institutions & Regulation92.1
- Financial Soundness62.0
- Monetary Stability74.4
- Freedom of Capital Movement100.0
- Education76.0
- Healthcare91.3
- Safety89.6
- Quality of Life81.9
- Cost of living47.9
- Passport96.3
- Passport96.3
- Quality of Life81.9
- Safety89.6
- Healthcare91.3
- Purchasing power & price stability65.8
- Education76.0
- Wealth Protection82.3
- Tax40.8
- Cost of living47.9
- Healthcare91.3
- Safety89.6
- Quality of Life81.9
- Tax40.8
- Wealth Protection82.3
- Affordable Prices36.6
- Price Stability74.4
- Purchasing power63.7
Monthly living costs
- Total incl. rentUS$1,747Rank 9 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- Total excl. rentUS$549Rank 16 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- Housing & utilitiesUS$1,338Rank 10 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- Core food basketUS$103Rank 12 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- A fixed basket of 15 everyday items at online retail prices; not a household’s full food spending.
- Eating outUS$171Rank 15 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- TransportUS$71Rank 13 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- Internet & mobileUS$65Rank 16 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- 2 adults, 2 primary-school children
- Total incl. rentUS$3,165Rank 12 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- Total excl. rentUS$1,195Rank 15 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- Housing & utilitiesUS$2,277Rank 12 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- Core food basketUS$328Rank 12 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- A fixed basket of 15 everyday items at online retail prices; not a household’s full food spending.
- Eating outUS$341Rank 15 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- TransportUS$141Rank 10 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- Internet & mobileUS$78Rank 13 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- International school (reference)US$1,344Rank 7 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- 5 schools, US$971–US$1,894 a month; not included in the totals
At a glance
Entering Germany
- Visa-free: 92 passports
- Visa on arrival: 0 passports
- eTA: 0 passports
- e-Visa: 0 passports
- Consular visa required: 105 passports
Regional position and data sources
- First in Europe on 1/11 indices: Healthcare Index
- Above the regional median on 8/11 indices
- Each index lists its source and data date on the Data sources page
Citizenship and residence programmes in the dataset
- Residence permit for self-employment (§21 AufenthG)
- Freelance Residence Permit (Freiberufler §21)
Frequently asked questions about Germany
What is the capital of Germany?
The capital of Germany is Berlin.
What is the population of Germany?
According to the World Bank, Germany had a population of 83,491,249 in 2025.
What is the official language of Germany?
The official language of Germany is German.
What currency does Germany use?
Germany uses the Euro (EUR).
Does Germany allow dual citizenship?
Germany has permitted dual citizenship in both directions since 27 June 2024.
How strong is the Germany passport?
The Germany passport ranks #3 of 198 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Passport Index and reaches 202 destinations without applying for a consular visa in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA).
How many destinations require a visa for Germany passport holders?
Holders of the Germany passport must apply for a consular visa before travelling to 15 destinations and need an e-Visa for 30. Full list: Germany passport page.
How many passports can enter Germany without applying for a visa in advance?
92 of 197 passports can enter Germany without applying for a consular visa in advance: 92 visa-free. 105 must apply for a consular visa.
What citizenship and residency programmes does Germany offer?
The Prosperous Intelligence dataset records 2 active citizenship and residency programmes in Germany: Residence permit for self-employment (§21 AufenthG) and Freelance Residence Permit (Freiberufler §21). Details: Opportunity Map.
How long does an application take in Germany?
In Germany, an application under Residence permit for self-employment (§21 AufenthG) takes about 2–4 months and Freelance Residence Permit (Freiberufler §21) about 1–3 months (reference processing time).
How long does it take to become a citizen of Germany through these programmes?
Through Residence permit for self-employment (§21 AufenthG), citizenship of Germany is possible after about 5 years, after a period of permanent residence; through Freelance Residence Permit (Freiberufler §21), citizenship of Germany is possible after about 5 years (reference time).
How many days a year do you need to spend in Germany?
In Germany, Residence permit for self-employment (§21 AufenthG) requires 0 days of physical presence a year and Freelance Residence Permit (Freiberufler §21) 183 days (reference figure).
Can family members join programmes in Germany?
All 2 programmes can include spouse and children under 18.
Where is Germany strongest and weakest in Prosperous Intelligence’s indices?
Relative to other countries, Germany is strongest on the Healthcare Index (#1 of 192) and weakest on the Tax Freedom Index (#138 of 145).
How does Germany rank for quality of life?
Germany scores 81.9/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Quality of Life Index, ranking #26 of 211.
Is Germany expensive to live in?
Germany scores 47.9/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Cost of Living Index, ranking #159 of 200. This is the affordability-of-living-costs score: a higher score means lower prices.
How safe is Germany?
Germany scores 89.6/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Global Safety Index, ranking #33 of 203.
How does Germany rank for healthcare?
Germany scores 91.3/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Healthcare Index, ranking #1 of 192.
How does Germany rank for education?
Germany scores 76.0/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Education Index, ranking #42 of 191.
How does Germany rank on taxes?
Germany scores 40.8/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Tax Freedom Index, ranking #138 of 145. Detailed tax rates: Tax Freedom Index.
What the profile contains
- Key facts from government and international sources
- Scores and global ranks on 11 Prosperous Intelligence indices
- Entry rules, passport strength and residency programmes
Why the profile matters
- Compare one country across many criteria on a single page
- Not a substitute for legal, tax or investment advice
Method
- How each index is scored and weighted
- The limits of the data and how to check official sources
