Which is bigger: Poland or Germany?

Germany is larger (357,022 km²) — about 1.1 times the size of Poland (312,696 km²).

Why do Poland and Germany look different on the map than in reality?

The common Mercator projection enlarges areas the farther they lie from the equator, so the on-map size proportions of Poland and Germany are distorted compared to their true land area.

Poland vs Germany Size Comparison

Discover the true size difference between Poland and Germany. Compare their overlaid silhouettes and learn how the Mercator projection distorts scale.

Direct Silhouette Overlay (same scale)

Comparison of shapes at the exact same, real geographic scale. Click or tap and drag either silhouette to adjust positioning manually.

Loading comparison...

Poland ↗

Surface Area312,696 km²

Population37,974,750

TypeCountry

Loading contour...

Germany ↗

Surface Area357,022 km²

Population82,905,782

TypeCountry

Loading contour...