Australia vs Saudi Arabia
Every indicator for Australia and Saudi Arabia side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Australia | Saudi Arabia | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 27,614,411 | 36,973,555 | −25.3% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 1,799 | 1,277 | +40.9% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 65,130 | 34,537 | +88.6% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 83.1 | 79.0 | — |
| Area (km²) | 7,741,220 | 2,149,690 | +260.1% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 4 | 17 | −79.3% |
| Median age (years) | 38.1 | 30.8 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 96.1 | 100.0 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 4.1 | 3.0 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 2.9 | 2.1 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 87.7 | 84.6 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 33,820 | 80,331 | −57.9% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.88 | 7.30 | −74.2% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 4.96 | 22.31 | −77.8% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 1,225 | 2,173 | −43.6% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 60,000 | 282,000 | −78.7% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.2 | 7.6 | −71.5% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.44 | 1.92 | −77.1% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Australia relative to Saudi Arabia; a positive value favors Australia. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Saudi Arabia is higher on 9 of the 12 indicators, while Australia leads on the remaining 3. The widest separation is in population density, about 4.8 times; they are closest on population (2025).
Key differences
- Saudi Arabia's population density (17) is about 4.8 times Australia's (4).
- Saudi Arabia's armed forces personnel (2020) (282,000) is about 4.7 times Australia's (60,000).
- Saudi Arabia's military expenditure as a share of government spending (22.31) is about 4.5 times Australia's (4.96).
- Saudi Arabia's armed forces as a share of the labor force (1.92) is about 4.4 times Australia's (0.44).
- Saudi Arabia's military expenditure as a share of gdp (7.30) is about 3.9 times Australia's (1.88).
Frequently asked questions
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