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.
At a glance
Australia is higher on 8 of the 12 indicators, while Canada leads on the remaining 4. The widest separation is in area, about 2.0 times; they are closest on military expenditure (2024).
Key differences
- Canada's area (15,634,410) is about 2.0 times Australia's (7,741,220).
- On military expenditure per capita, Australia is %74 higher than Canada: 1,225 against 705.
- On military expenditure as a share of government spending, Australia is %61 higher than Canada: 4.96 against 3.08.
- On population (2025), Canada is %51 higher than Australia: 41,651,653 against 27,614,411.
- On military expenditure as a share of gdp, Australia is %44 higher than Canada: 1.88 against 1.31.
Frequently asked questions
Where do Australia and Canada differ most?
In area. Canada records 15,634,410 against Australia's 7,741,220 — a ratio of roughly 2.0 to one.
Where are Australia and Canada most alike?
In military expenditure (2024), at 33,820 and 29,347 — a gap of only %15.
On how many indicators is Australia ahead of Canada?
Australia is higher on 8 of the 12 ratio-scale indicators and Canada on 4. 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