Australia vs China
Comprehensive comparison of economic, demographic and social indicators
Key Indicators
| Indicator | Australia | China | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (nominal) | $1.76T | $18.74T | 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $64,604 | $13,303 | 2024 |
| Population | 27.2M | 1.41B | 2024 |
| GDP growth rate | 1.37% | 4.98% | 2024 |
| Inflation rate | 3.16% | 0.22% | 2024 |
| Unemployment rate | 4.09% | 4.62% | 2025 |
| Life expectancy | 83.1 years | 78.0 years | 2023 |
| Surface area (sq. km) | 7,741,220 km2 | 9,562,910 km2 | 2023 |
Australia vs China: Analysis
China has a larger economy than Australia, with a nominal GDP roughly 10.7 times greater based on 2024 data. Australia recorded a GDP of $1.76T, while China stood at $18.74T.
In terms of GDP per capita, Australia leads over China. Australia has a per capita output of $64,604, compared to $13,303 for China.
China has a larger population than Australia. Australia is home to approximately 27.2M people, while China has about 1.41B.
By surface area, China is the larger country. Australia covers 7,741,220 km2, and China spans 9,562,910 km2.
Life expectancy is higher in Australia: 83.1 years in Australia versus 78.0 years in China. Australia has the lower unemployment rate (Australia: 4.09%, China: 4.62%). Inflation stands at 3.16% in Australia and 0.22% in China.
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, Australia or China?
China has the larger GDP. Australia has a GDP of $1.76T (2024), while China has $18.74T (2024). Source: World Bank.
What is the population difference between Australia and China?
The population difference is approximately 1.38B. Australia has 27.2M people (2024), and China has 1.41B (2024). Source: World Bank.
Is Australia richer than China?
By GDP per capita, Australia is wealthier. Australia has a GDP per capita of $64,604 (2024), compared to $13,303 for China (2024). Source: World Bank.
Which country has higher life expectancy, Australia or China?
Australia has higher life expectancy. Australia: 83.1 years (2023), China: 78.0 years (2023). Source: World Bank.
Which country is bigger, Australia or China?
China is larger by area. Australia covers 7,741,220 km2, while China covers 9,562,910 km2. Source: World Bank.