Australia vs Canada: Compare Statistics
Side-by-side comparison of 112 key metrics across economy, population, geography, and more — latest data through 2026.
Summary
In a comparison of Australia and Canada, Canada leads with a higher GDP of $2.59 trillion compared to Australia's $2.02 trillion. However, Australia boasts a higher life expectancy at birth of 86.17 years, surpassing Canada's 85.29 years.
Economy
Canada's economy is larger with a GDP of $2.59 trillion, while Australia's is $2.02 trillion. In terms of Agriculture Value Added, Australia leads with $61.53 billion compared to Canada's $47.01 billion.
People and Society
Australia has a higher percentage of currently married individuals at 53.27%, compared to Canada's 50.95%. However, Canada's population change is higher, with 437,571 persons compared to Australia's 266,623.9 persons.
Environment
- Australia has a larger agricultural land area of 3.67 million sq. km versus Canada's 559,597.6 sq. km.
- Canada excels in dam capacity per capita with 20,790.38 cubic meters per inhabitant, significantly outpacing Australia's 2,840.49 cubic meters.
Communications
6 metrics| Metric | 🇦🇺 Australia | 🇨🇦 Canada | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet Usage Rate by Country (% of Population) | 97.06 %★ | 93.96 % | |
| Internet Users | percent of population: 97% (2023 est.) | percent of population: 94% (2023 est.) | |
| Press Freedom Index Score | 75.15 points | 78.75 points★ | |
| Radios | 25.5 | 32.3★ | |
| Televisions | 10.15 | 21.5★ | |
| Waterways | 2,000★ | 636 |
Economy
45 metricsEnvironment
6 metrics| Metric | 🇦🇺 Australia | 🇨🇦 Canada | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual CO₂ Emissions Growth (abs) | 2.42M | -12.14M★ | |
| Carbon Dioxide Emissions | 394.65★ | 585.85 | |
| Continental Shelf | 200 | 200 | |
| Population Distribution | population is primarily located on the periphery, with the highest concentration of people residing in the east and southeast; a secondary population center is located in and around Perth in the west; of the states and territories, New South Wales has, by | vast majority of the population lives in a discontinuous band within approximately 300 km (186 mi) of the southern border with the United States; the most populated province is Ontario, followed by Quebec and British Columbia | |
| Total Renewable Groundwater Resources by Country | 72 Cubic meters per year | 370 Cubic meters per year★ | |
| Total Renewable Water Resources | 492★ | 2.9 |
Geography
6 metrics| Metric | 🇦🇺 Australia | 🇨🇦 Canada | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of land area by degree of urbanization | 0.18 %★ | 0.16 % | |
| Above-Ground Biomass in Forest (tonnes/ha) | 83.98 | 90.43★ | |
| Agricultural land | 3.67M sq. km★ | 559,597.6 sq. km | |
| Coastline Length (km) | 25,760 km | 202,080 km★ | |
| Dam capacity per capita | 2,840.49 cubic meters per inhabitant | 20,790.38 cubic meters per inhabitant★ | |
| Irrigated Land | 19,450★ | 9,045 |
Government
4 metrics| Metric | 🇦🇺 Australia | 🇨🇦 Canada | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rule of Law Index by Country | 90.34 %★ | 87.73 % | |
| Administrative Divisions | 6 | 10★ | |
| Independence | 1 | 1 | |
| Suffrage Participation Rate | 18 | 18 |
Health
10 metrics| Metric | 🇦🇺 Australia | 🇨🇦 Canada | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Deaths Per 100,000 (Age-Std) | 15.74 | 13.47★ | |
| Diabetes Prevalence (% of Population) | 7.4 | 7.7★ | |
| Health Expenditure (% of GDP) | 10.5 % of GDP | 11.2 % of GDP★ | |
| HIV/AIDS Adult Prevalence Rate | 0.1 % | NA | |
| Hospital Bed Density | 3.8 people/sq km★ | 2.6 people/sq km | |
| Maternal Mortality Ratio (%) | 2 %★ | 12 % | |
| Mean Age at First Birth | 28.7 | 29.4★ | |
| Obesity Adult Prevalence Rate (%) | 29 %★ | 29.4 % | |
| People Living With HIV/AIDS | 30,000 | NA | |
| Underweight Children Under 5 | NA | NA |
Military and Security
1 metric| Metric | 🇦🇺 Australia | 🇨🇦 Canada | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Armed Forces Personnel (PPP) | 60,000 | 72,000★ |
People and Society
30 metricsTransportation
4 metrics| Metric | 🇦🇺 Australia | 🇨🇦 Canada | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Travel Trips Per Capita (PPP) | 3.09★ | 1.96 | |
| Airports | 2,257★ | 1,459 | |
| Civil Air Travel | about 150 major transport aircraft | 636 | |
| Heliports | 392 | 506★ |