France vs Germany: Police officers

France
238,478 Number
in 2007
Germany
250,353 Number
in 2007
France rank
4th
Germany rank
2nd

Police officers over time

  • France
  • Germany
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How they compare

Germany currently reports 250,353 Number against 238,478 Number in France, a difference of 11,875 Number.

Across all 12 years both countries report, Germany has been ahead every year.

France ranks 4th and Germany ranks 2nd of 33 countries.

Germany has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade France Germany Difference Ahead
1990s 222,200 Number 236,897 Number 14,698 Number Germany
2000s 235,610 Number 248,330 Number 12,720 Number Germany

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher police officers, France or Germany?
Germany, at 250,353 Number against 238,478 Number in France as of 2007.
What is the difference in police officers between France and Germany?
11,875 Number, with Germany ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for France and Germany?
12 years are reported by both, from 1996 to 2007.
How do France and Germany rank globally for police officers?
France ranks 4th and Germany ranks 2nd of 33 countries.
Where does this data come from?
Eurostat, published as Police officers (1993-2007). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Police officers (1993-2007)
Unit
Number
Source
Eurostat
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Eurostat)
Coverage
36 places, 447 data points, 1993–2007
Last refreshed