Austria vs Sweden
Every indicator for Austria and Sweden side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Austria | Sweden | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 9,208,163 | 10,596,620 | −13.1% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 579 | 669 | −13.5% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 62,930 | 63,133 | −0.3% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 82.0 | 84.1 | — |
| Area (km²) | 83,879 | 528,660 | −84.1% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 110 | 20 | +447.7% |
| Median age (years) | 44.1 | 41.1 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 91.9 | 95.8 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 5.6 | 8.7 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 3.5 | 0.7 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 69.7 | 89.1 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 5,259 | 12,040 | −56.3% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.00 | 2.00 | −50.0% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 1.85 | 4.12 | −55.1% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 571 | 1,136 | −49.7% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 23,000 | 15,000 | +53.3% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.5 | 1.4 | +76.5% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.50 | 0.27 | +85.2% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Austria relative to Sweden; a positive value favors Austria. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
At a glance
Sweden is higher on 8 of the 12 indicators, while Austria leads on the remaining 4. The widest separation is in area, about 6.3 times; they are closest on gdp per capita.
Key differences
- Sweden's area (528,660) is about 6.3 times Austria's (83,879).
- Austria's population density (110) is about 5.5 times Sweden's (20).
- Sweden's military expenditure (2024) (12,040) is about 2.3 times Austria's (5,259).
- Sweden's military expenditure as a share of government spending (4.12) is about 2.2 times Austria's (1.85).
- Sweden's military expenditure as a share of gdp (2.00) is about 2.0 times Austria's (1.00).
Frequently asked questions
Where do Austria and Sweden differ most?
In area. Sweden records 528,660 against Austria's 83,879 — a ratio of roughly 6.3 to one.
Where are Austria and Sweden most alike?
In gdp per capita, at 63,133 and 62,930 — a gap of only %0.3.
On how many indicators is Austria ahead of Sweden?
Austria is higher on 4 of the 12 ratio-scale indicators and Sweden 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