Australia vs Spain
Every indicator for Australia and Spain side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Australia | Spain | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 27,614,411 | 49,355,143 | −44.0% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 1,799 | 1,906 | −5.6% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 65,130 | 38,627 | +68.6% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 83.1 | 83.9 | — |
| Area (km²) | 7,741,220 | 505,976 | +1,430.0% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 4 | 98 | −96.3% |
| Median age (years) | 38.1 | 46.1 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 96.1 | 95.8 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 4.1 | 10.4 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 2.9 | 2.7 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 87.7 | 80.5 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 33,820 | 24,615 | +37.4% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.88 | 1.43 | +31.5% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 4.96 | 3.20 | +55.0% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 1,225 | 499 | +145.6% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 60,000 | 199,000 | −69.8% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.2 | 4.0 | −46.1% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.44 | 0.87 | −49.4% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Australia relative to Spain; a positive value favors Australia. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Australia is 44.0% lower than Spain.
- On gdp (nominal), Australia is 5.6% lower than Spain.
- On gdp per capita, Australia is 68.6% higher than Spain.
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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