Austria vs Bulgaria
Every indicator for Austria and Bulgaria side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Austria | Bulgaria | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 9,208,163 | 6,433,302 | +43.1% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 579 | 131 | +342.0% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 62,930 | 20,328 | +209.6% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 82.0 | 75.8 | — |
| Area (km²) | 83,879 | 110,997 | −24.4% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 110 | 58 | +89.4% |
| Median age (years) | 44.1 | 46.0 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 91.9 | 82.4 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 5.6 | 3.5 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 3.5 | 4.6 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 69.7 | 74.2 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 5,259 | 2,330 | +125.7% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.00 | 2.15 | −53.5% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 1.85 | 5.49 | −66.3% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 571 | 362 | +57.7% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 23,000 | 37,000 | −37.8% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.5 | 5.8 | −56.6% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.50 | 1.18 | −57.6% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Austria relative to Bulgaria; a positive value favors Austria. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Neither side dominates: Austria is higher on 6 of 12 indicators, Bulgaria on 6. The widest separation is in gdp (nominal) (about 4.4×); they are closest on area.
Key differences
- Austria's gdp (nominal) (579) is about 4.4 times Bulgaria's (131).
- Austria's gdp per capita (62,930) is about 3.1 times Bulgaria's (20,328).
- Bulgaria's military expenditure as a share of government spending (5.49) is about 3.0 times Austria's (1.85).
- Bulgaria's armed forces as a share of the labor force (1.18) is about 2.4 times Austria's (0.50).
- Bulgaria's armed forces per 1,000 people (5.8) is about 2.3 times Austria's (2.5).
Frequently asked questions
Where do Austria and Bulgaria differ most?
In gdp (nominal). Austria records 579 against Bulgaria's 131 — a ratio of roughly 4.4 to one.
Where are Austria and Bulgaria most alike?
In area, at 110,997 and 83,879 — a gap of only %32.
On how many indicators is Austria ahead of Bulgaria?
Austria is higher on 6 of the 12 ratio-scale indicators and Bulgaria on 6. 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