Austria vs Czechia
Every indicator for Austria and Czechia side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Austria | Czechia | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 9,208,163 | 10,886,878 | −15.4% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 579 | 391 | +48.1% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 62,930 | 35,917 | +75.2% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 82.0 | 80.0 | — |
| Area (km²) | 83,879 | 78,871 | +6.3% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 110 | 138 | −20.5% |
| Median age (years) | 44.1 | 43.7 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 91.9 | 87.7 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 5.6 | 2.8 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 3.5 | 2.5 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 69.7 | 72.9 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 5,259 | 6,525 | −19.4% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.00 | 1.92 | −47.9% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 1.85 | 4.32 | −57.2% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 571 | 599 | −4.7% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 23,000 | 27,000 | −14.8% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.5 | 2.5 | +0.7% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.50 | 0.51 | −2.0% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Austria relative to Czechia; a positive value favors Austria. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Czechia is higher on 8 of the 12 indicators, while Austria leads on the remaining 4. The widest separation is in military expenditure as a share of government spending, about 2.3 times; they are closest on armed forces per 1,000 people.
Key differences
- Czechia's military expenditure as a share of government spending (4.32) is about 2.3 times Austria's (1.85).
- On military expenditure as a share of gdp, Czechia is %92 higher than Austria: 1.92 against 1.00.
- On gdp per capita, Austria is %75 higher than Czechia: 62,930 against 35,917.
- On gdp (nominal), Austria is %48 higher than Czechia: 579 against 391.
- On population density, Czechia is %26 higher than Austria: 138 against 110.
Frequently asked questions
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