Australia vs Brazil
Every indicator for Australia and Brazil side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Australia | Brazil | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 27,614,411 | 212,812,405 | −87.0% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 1,799 | 2,280 | −21.1% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 65,130 | 10,713 | +508.0% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 83.1 | 76.0 | — |
| Area (km²) | 7,741,220 | 8,510,420 | −9.0% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 4 | 25 | −85.7% |
| Median age (years) | 38.1 | 34.8 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 96.1 | 84.5 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 4.1 | 6.0 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 2.9 | 5.0 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 87.7 | 88.2 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 33,820 | 20,948 | +61.4% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.88 | 0.97 | +93.8% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 4.96 | 2.10 | +136.2% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 1,225 | 98 | +1,144.2% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 60,000 | 762,000 | −92.1% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.2 | 3.6 | −39.3% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.44 | 0.76 | −42.1% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Australia relative to Brazil; a positive value favors Australia. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Brazil is higher on 7 of the 12 indicators, while Australia leads on the remaining 5. The widest separation is in armed forces personnel (2020), about 13 times; they are closest on area.
Key differences
- Armed forces personnel (2020) shows the widest gap of all: Brazil stands at 762,000 against Australia's 60,000 — roughly 13 times as much.
- Military expenditure per capita shows the widest gap of all: Australia stands at 1,225 against Brazil's 98 — roughly 12 times as much.
- Brazil's population (2025) (212,812,405) is about 7.7 times Australia's (27,614,411).
- Brazil's population density (25) is about 7.0 times Australia's (4).
- Australia's gdp per capita (65,130) is about 6.1 times Brazil's (10,713).
Frequently asked questions
Where do Australia and Brazil differ most?
In armed forces personnel (2020). Brazil records 762,000 against Australia's 60,000 — a ratio of roughly 13 to one.
Where are Australia and Brazil most alike?
In area, at 8,510,420 and 7,741,220 — a gap of only %9.9.
On how many indicators is Australia ahead of Brazil?
Australia is higher on 5 of the 12 ratio-scale indicators and Brazil on 7. A higher number is not automatically better, though — population density, for instance, is a characteristic rather than an advantage.
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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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Data sourcesUN World Population Prospects, IMF, World Bank, SIPRI