Australia vs Canada
Every indicator for Australia and Canada side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Australia | Canada | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 27,614,411 | 41,651,653 | −33.7% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 1,799 | 2,320 | −22.5% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 65,130 | 55,698 | +16.9% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 83.1 | 82.1 | — |
| Area (km²) | 7,741,220 | 15,634,410 | −50.5% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 4 | 3 | +33.9% |
| Median age (years) | 38.1 | 40.6 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 96.1 | 94.4 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 4.1 | 6.9 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 2.9 | 2.1 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 87.7 | 82.9 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 33,820 | 29,347 | +15.2% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.88 | 1.31 | +43.5% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 4.96 | 3.08 | +61.0% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 1,225 | 705 | +73.8% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 60,000 | 72,000 | −16.7% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.2 | 1.7 | +25.7% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.44 | 0.35 | +25.7% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Australia relative to Canada; a positive value favors Australia. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Australia is 33.7% lower than Canada.
- On gdp (nominal), Australia is 22.5% lower than Canada.
- On gdp per capita, Australia is 16.9% higher than Canada.
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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