Germany vs Australia
Every indicator for Germany and Australia side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Germany | Australia | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 83,491,249 | 27,614,411 | +202.3% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 5,051 | 1,799 | +180.8% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 60,496 | 65,130 | −7.1% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.8 | 83.1 | — |
| Area (km²) | 357,680 | 7,741,220 | −95.4% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 233 | 4 | +6,443.6% |
| Median age (years) | 46.7 | 38.1 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 93.5 | 96.1 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 3.7 | 4.1 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 2.2 | 2.9 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 82.1 | 87.7 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 88,458 | 33,820 | +161.6% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.89 | 1.88 | +0.5% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 3.93 | 4.96 | −20.8% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 1,059 | 1,225 | −13.5% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 183,000 | 60,000 | +205.0% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.2 | 2.2 | +0.9% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.42 | 0.44 | −4.5% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Germany relative to Australia; a positive value favors Germany. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Germany is higher on 7 of the 12 indicators, while Australia leads on the remaining 5. The widest separation is in population density, about 65 times; they are closest on military expenditure as a share of gdp.
Key differences
- Population density shows the widest gap of all: Germany stands at 233 against Australia's 4 — roughly 65 times as much.
- Area shows the widest gap of all: Australia stands at 7,741,220 against Germany's 357,680 — roughly 22 times as much.
- Germany's armed forces personnel (2020) (183,000) is about 3.1 times Australia's (60,000).
- Germany's population (2025) (83,491,249) is about 3.0 times Australia's (27,614,411).
- Germany's gdp (nominal) (5,051) is about 2.8 times Australia's (1,799).
Frequently asked questions
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The indicators use different scales, so the chart is a rough visual comparison only; use the table for exact figures.
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