Australia vs Japan
Every indicator for Australia and Japan side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Australia | Japan | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 27,614,411 | 123,366,734 | −77.6% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 1,799 | 4,435 | −59.4% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 65,130 | 35,951 | +81.2% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 83.1 | 84.0 | — |
| Area (km²) | 7,741,220 | 377,969 | +1,948.1% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 4 | 326 | −98.9% |
| Median age (years) | 38.1 | 49.4 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 96.1 | 85.5 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 4.1 | 2.5 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 2.9 | 3.2 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 87.7 | 92.3 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 33,820 | 55,274 | −38.8% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.88 | 1.37 | +37.2% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 4.96 | 3.25 | +52.6% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 1,225 | 448 | +173.3% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 60,000 | 261,000 | −77.0% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.2 | 2.1 | +2.7% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.44 | 0.38 | +15.8% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Australia relative to Japan; a positive value favors Australia. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Australia is higher on 7 of the 12 indicators, while Japan leads on the remaining 5. The widest separation is in population density, about 91 times; they are closest on armed forces per 1,000 people.
Key differences
- Population density shows the widest gap of all: Japan stands at 326 against Australia's 4 — roughly 91 times as much.
- Area shows the widest gap of all: Australia stands at 7,741,220 against Japan's 377,969 — roughly 20 times as much.
- Japan's population (2025) (123,366,734) is about 4.5 times Australia's (27,614,411).
- Japan's armed forces personnel (2020) (261,000) is about 4.4 times Australia's (60,000).
- Australia's military expenditure per capita (1,225) is about 2.7 times Japan's (448).
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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