Austria vs Belgium
Every indicator for Austria and Belgium side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Austria | Belgium | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 9,208,163 | 11,941,781 | −22.9% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 579 | 725 | −20.1% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 62,930 | 60,750 | +3.6% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 82.0 | 82.3 | — |
| Area (km²) | 83,879 | 30,689 | +173.3% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 110 | 389 | −71.8% |
| Median age (years) | 44.1 | 41.9 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 91.9 | 95.8 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 5.6 | 5.9 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 3.5 | 2.5 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 69.7 | 87.7 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 5,259 | 8,562 | −38.6% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.00 | 1.28 | −21.9% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 1.85 | 2.36 | −21.6% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 571 | 717 | −20.3% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 23,000 | 24,000 | −4.2% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.5 | 2.0 | +24.3% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.50 | 0.47 | +6.4% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Austria relative to Belgium; a positive value favors Austria. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Belgium is higher on 8 of the 12 indicators, while Austria leads on the remaining 4. The widest separation is in population density, about 3.5 times; they are closest on gdp per capita.
Key differences
- Belgium's population density (389) is about 3.5 times Austria's (110).
- Austria's area (83,879) is about 2.7 times Belgium's (30,689).
- On military expenditure (2024), Belgium is %63 higher than Austria: 8,562 against 5,259.
- On population (2025), Belgium is %30 higher than Austria: 11,941,781 against 9,208,163.
- On military expenditure as a share of gdp, Belgium is %28 higher than Austria: 1.28 against 1.00.
Frequently asked questions
Where do Austria and Belgium differ most?
In population density. Belgium records 389 against Austria's 110 — a ratio of roughly 3.5 to one.
Where are Austria and Belgium most alike?
In gdp per capita, at 62,930 and 60,750 — a gap of only %3.6.
On how many indicators is Austria ahead of Belgium?
Austria is higher on 4 of the 12 ratio-scale indicators and Belgium on 8. 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