Australia vs United Kingdom
Every indicator for Australia and United Kingdom side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Australia | United Kingdom | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 27,614,411 | 69,487,000 | −60.3% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 1,799 | 4,003 | −55.1% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 65,130 | 57,602 | +13.1% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 83.1 | 81.4 | — |
| Area (km²) | 7,741,220 | 243,610 | +3,077.7% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 4 | 285 | −98.7% |
| Median age (years) | 38.1 | 40.6 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 96.1 | 95.5 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 4.1 | 4.7 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 2.9 | 3.9 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 87.7 | 83.3 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 33,820 | 81,763 | −58.6% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.88 | 2.28 | −17.5% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 4.96 | 5.25 | −5.5% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 1,225 | 1,177 | +4.1% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 60,000 | 153,000 | −60.8% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.2 | 2.2 | −1.3% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.44 | 0.45 | −2.2% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Australia relative to United Kingdom; a positive value favors Australia. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
United Kingdom is higher on 9 of the 12 indicators, while Australia leads on the remaining 3. The widest separation is in population density, about 80 times; they are closest on armed forces per 1,000 people.
Key differences
- Population density shows the widest gap of all: United Kingdom stands at 285 against Australia's 4 — roughly 80 times as much.
- Area shows the widest gap of all: Australia stands at 7,741,220 against United Kingdom's 243,610 — roughly 32 times as much.
- United Kingdom's armed forces personnel (2020) (153,000) is about 2.6 times Australia's (60,000).
- United Kingdom's population (2025) (69,487,000) is about 2.5 times Australia's (27,614,411).
- United Kingdom's military expenditure (2024) (81,763) is about 2.4 times Australia's (33,820).
Frequently asked questions
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