Austria vs France
Every indicator for Austria and France side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Austria | France | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 9,208,163 | 68,720,337 | −86.6% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 579 | 3,366 | −82.8% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 62,930 | 48,986 | +28.5% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 82.0 | 83.0 | — |
| Area (km²) | 83,879 | 606,410 | −86.2% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 110 | 113 | −3.1% |
| Median age (years) | 44.1 | 42.3 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 91.9 | 88.7 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 5.6 | 7.5 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 3.5 | 0.9 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 69.7 | 78.8 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 5,259 | 64,675 | −91.9% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.00 | 2.05 | −51.2% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 1.85 | 3.59 | −48.5% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 571 | 941 | −39.3% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 23,000 | 304,000 | −92.4% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.5 | 4.4 | −43.5% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.50 | 1.00 | −50.0% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Austria relative to France; a positive value favors Austria. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Austria is 86.6% lower than France.
- On gdp (nominal), Austria is 82.8% lower than France.
- On gdp per capita, Austria is 28.5% higher than France.
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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