Austria vs Poland
Every indicator for Austria and Poland side by side, with the percentage gap between them. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.
| Indicator | Austria | Poland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2025) (people) | 9,208,163 | 36,435,861 | −74.7% |
| GDP (nominal) (billion $) | 579 | 1,035 | −44.1% |
| GDP per capita ($) | 62,930 | 28,420 | +121.4% |
| Life expectancy (years) | 82.0 | 78.4 | — |
| Area (km²) | 83,879 | 313,930 | −73.3% |
| Population density (people/km²) | 110 | 116 | −5.4% |
| Median age (years) | 44.1 | 42.1 | — |
| Internet usage (%) | 91.9 | 88.6 | — |
| Unemployment rate (%) | 5.6 | 3.0 | — |
| Inflation (%) | 3.5 | 3.8 | — |
| Urban population (%) | 69.7 | 60.1 | — |
| Military expenditure (2024) (million $) | 5,259 | 38,001 | −86.2% |
| Military expenditure as a share of GDP (%) | 1.00 | 4.15 | −75.9% |
| Military expenditure as a share of government spending (%) | 1.85 | 8.47 | −78.2% |
| Military expenditure per capita ($) | 571 | 1,043 | −45.2% |
| Armed forces personnel (2020) (people) | 23,000 | 189,000 | −87.8% |
| Armed forces per 1,000 people (people) | 2.5 | 5.2 | −51.8% |
| Armed forces as a share of the labor force (%) | 0.50 | 1.04 | −51.9% |
The difference column shows the percentage gap of Austria relative to Poland; a positive value favors Austria. Interpret it in context — for unemployment, a lower value is better.
Key differences
- On population (2025), Austria is 74.7% lower than Poland.
- On gdp (nominal), Austria is 44.1% lower than Poland.
- On gdp per capita, Austria is 121.4% higher than Poland.
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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