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.
At a glance
Poland is higher on 11 of the 12 indicators, while Austria leads on the remaining 1. The widest separation is in armed forces personnel (2020), about 8.2 times; they are closest on population density.
Key differences
- Poland's armed forces personnel (2020) (189,000) is about 8.2 times Austria's (23,000).
- Poland's military expenditure (2024) (38,001) is about 7.2 times Austria's (5,259).
- Poland's military expenditure as a share of government spending (8.47) is about 4.6 times Austria's (1.85).
- Poland's military expenditure as a share of gdp (4.15) is about 4.2 times Austria's (1.00).
- Poland's population (2025) (36,435,861) is about 4.0 times Austria's (9,208,163).
Frequently asked questions
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