Australien vs Japan
Comprehensive comparison of economic, demographic and social indicators
Key Indicators
| Indicator | Australien | Japan | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (nominal) | $1.76T | $4.03T | 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $64,604 | $32,487 | 2024 |
| Population | 27.2M | 124.0M | 2024 |
| GDP growth rate | 1.37% | 0.10% | 2024 |
| Inflation rate | 3.16% | 2.74% | 2024 |
| Unemployment rate | 4.09% | 2.45% | 2025 |
| Life expectancy | 83.1 years | 84.0 years | 2023 |
| Surface area (sq. km) | 7,741,220 km2 | 377,969 km2 | 2023 |
Australien vs Japan: Analysis
Japan has a larger economy than Australien, with a nominal GDP roughly 2.3 times greater based on 2024 data. Australien recorded a GDP of $1.76T, while Japan stood at $4.03T.
In terms of GDP per capita, Australien leads over Japan. Australien has a per capita output of $64,604, compared to $32,487 for Japan.
Japan has a larger population than Australien. Australien is home to approximately 27.2M people, while Japan has about 124.0M.
By surface area, Australien is the larger country. Australien covers 7,741,220 km2, and Japan spans 377,969 km2.
Life expectancy is higher in Japan: 83.1 years in Australien versus 84.0 years in Japan. Japan has the lower unemployment rate (Australien: 4.09%, Japan: 2.45%). Inflation stands at 3.16% in Australien and 2.74% in Japan.
These figures are drawn from World Bank Open Data and reflect the most recent available reporting year for each indicator. For historical trends and additional indicators, explore the individual country profiles on NationStat.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country has a larger GDP, Australien or Japan?
Japan has the larger GDP. Australien has a GDP of $1.76T (2024), while Japan has $4.03T (2024). Source: World Bank.
What is the population difference between Australien and Japan?
The population difference is approximately 96.8M. Australien has 27.2M people (2024), and Japan has 124.0M (2024). Source: World Bank.
Is Australien richer than Japan?
By GDP per capita, Australien is wealthier. Australien has a GDP per capita of $64,604 (2024), compared to $32,487 for Japan (2024). Source: World Bank.
Which country has higher life expectancy, Australien or Japan?
Japan has higher life expectancy. Australien: 83.1 years (2023), Japan: 84.0 years (2023). Source: World Bank.
Which country is bigger, Australien or Japan?
Australien is larger by area. Australien covers 7,741,220 km2, while Japan covers 377,969 km2. Source: World Bank.