Australia vs India

Comprehensive comparison of economic, demographic and social indicators

Key Indicators

IndicatorAustraliaIndiaYear
GDP (nominal)$1.76T$3.91T2024
GDP per capita$64,604$2,6952024
Population27.2M1.45B2024
GDP growth rate1.37%6.49%2024
Inflation rate3.16%4.95%2024
Unemployment rate4.09%4.22%2025
Life expectancy83.1 years72.0 years2023
Surface area (sq. km)7,741,220 km23,287,260 km22023
Green highlighting indicates the stronger value for each indicator. Source: World Bank Open Data.

Australia vs India: Analysis

India has a larger economy than Australia, with a nominal GDP roughly 2.2 times greater based on 2024 data. Australia recorded a GDP of $1.76T, while India stood at $3.91T.

In terms of GDP per capita, Australia leads over India. Australia has a per capita output of $64,604, compared to $2,695 for India.

India has a larger population than Australia. Australia is home to approximately 27.2M people, while India has about 1.45B.

By surface area, Australia is the larger country. Australia covers 7,741,220 km2, and India spans 3,287,260 km2.

Life expectancy is higher in Australia: 83.1 years in Australia versus 72.0 years in India. Australia has the lower unemployment rate (Australia: 4.09%, India: 4.22%). Inflation stands at 3.16% in Australia and 4.95% in India.

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 India?

India has the larger GDP. Australia has a GDP of $1.76T (2024), while India has $3.91T (2024). Source: World Bank.

What is the population difference between Australia and India?

The population difference is approximately 1.42B. Australia has 27.2M people (2024), and India has 1.45B (2024). Source: World Bank.

Is Australia richer than India?

By GDP per capita, Australia is wealthier. Australia has a GDP per capita of $64,604 (2024), compared to $2,695 for India (2024). Source: World Bank.

Which country has higher life expectancy, Australia or India?

Australia has higher life expectancy. Australia: 83.1 years (2023), India: 72.0 years (2023). Source: World Bank.

Which country is bigger, Australia or India?

Australia is larger by area. Australia covers 7,741,220 km2, while India covers 3,287,260 km2. Source: World Bank.