Austria vs Spain
Every indicator for Austria and Spain side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Austria | Spain | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 9,208,163 | 49,355,143 | −81.3% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 579 | 1,906 | −69.6% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 62,930 | 38,627 | +62.9% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 82.0 | 83.9 | — |
| Area (km²) | 83,879 | 505,976 | −83.4% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 110 | 98 | +12.5% |
| Median age (years) | 44.1 | 46.1 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 91.9 | 95.8 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 5.6 | 10.4 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 3.5 | 2.7 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 69.7 | 80.5 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 5,259 | 24,615 | −78.6% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.00 | 1.43 | −30.1% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 1.85 | 3.20 | −42.2% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 571 | 499 | +14.5% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 23,000 | 199,000 | −88.4% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.5 | 4.0 | −38.1% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.50 | 0.87 | −42.5% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Austria relative to Spain; a positive value favors Austria. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Spain is higher on 9 of the 12 indicators, while Austria leads on the remaining 3. The widest separation is in armed forces personnel (2020), about 8.7 times; they are closest on population density.
Key differences
- Spain's armed forces personnel (2020) (199,000) is about 8.7 times Austria's (23,000).
- Spain's area (505,976) is about 6.0 times Austria's (83,879).
- Spain's population (2025) (49,355,143) is about 5.4 times Austria's (9,208,163).
- Spain's military expenditure (2024) (24,615) is about 4.7 times Austria's (5,259).
- Spain's gdp (nominal) (1,906) is about 3.3 times Austria's (579).
Frequently asked questions
Where do Austria and Spain differ most?
In armed forces personnel (2020). Spain records 199,000 against Austria's 23,000 — a ratio of roughly 8.7 to one.
Where are Austria and Spain most alike?
In population density, at 110 and 98 — a gap of only %13.
On how many indicators is Austria ahead of Spain?
Austria is higher on 3 of the 12 ratio-scale indicators and Spain on 9. 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