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.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Australia is 87.0% lower than Brazil.
- On gdp (nominal), Australia is 21.1% lower than Brazil.
- On gdp per capita, Australia is 508.0% higher than Brazil.
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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