Austria vs China
Every indicator for Austria and China side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Austria | China | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 9,208,163 | 1,406,585,000 | −99.3% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 579 | 19,498 | −97.0% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 62,930 | 13,862 | +354.0% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 82.0 | 78.0 | — |
| Area (km²) | 83,879 | 9,562,910 | −99.1% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 110 | 147 | −25.4% |
| Median age (years) | 44.1 | 39.6 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 91.9 | 91.6 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 5.6 | 4.6 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 3.5 | 0.1 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 69.7 | 66.3 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 5,259 | 313,658 | −98.3% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.00 | 1.71 | −41.5% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 1.85 | 5.06 | −63.4% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 571 | 223 | +156.1% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 23,000 | 2,535,000 | −99.1% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.5 | 1.8 | +38.6% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.50 | 0.33 | +51.5% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Austria relative to China; a positive value favors Austria. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
China is higher on 8 of the 12 indicators, while Austria leads on the remaining 4. The widest separation is in population (2025), about 153 times; they are closest on population density.
Key differences
- Population (2025) shows the widest gap of all: China stands at 1,406,585,000 against Austria's 9,208,163 — roughly 153 times as much.
- Area shows the widest gap of all: China stands at 9,562,910 against Austria's 83,879 — roughly 114 times as much.
- Armed forces personnel (2020) shows the widest gap of all: China stands at 2,535,000 against Austria's 23,000 — roughly 110 times as much.
- Military expenditure (2024) shows the widest gap of all: China stands at 313,658 against Austria's 5,259 — roughly 60 times as much.
- GDP (nominal) shows the widest gap of all: China stands at 19,498 against Austria's 579 — roughly 34 times as much.
Frequently asked questions
Where do Austria and China differ most?
In population (2025). China records 1,406,585,000 against Austria's 9,208,163 — a ratio of roughly 153 to one.
Where are Austria and China most alike?
In population density, at 147 and 110 — a gap of only %34.
On how many indicators is Austria ahead of China?
Austria is higher on 4 of the 12 ratio-scale indicators and China 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