Australia vs France: Compare Statistics
Side-by-side comparison of 112 key metrics across economy, population, geography, and more — latest data through 2026.
Summary
When comparing Australia and France, each country excels in different areas. France boasts a higher GDP at $3.37 trillion compared to Australia's $2.02 trillion. However, Australia leads in population growth with an increase of 266,623.9 persons versus France's 62,507.4.
Economy
France's GDP of $3.37 trillion surpasses Australia's $2.02 trillion. Nonetheless, Australia has a higher Agriculture Value Added at $61.53 billion compared to France's $58.37 billion.
People and Society
Australia has a higher Human Capital Index of 0.79, while France is at 0.76. In terms of population density, Australia is less dense with 3.54 people per sq. km compared to France's 121.19.
Environment
- Australia has a significant advantage in agricultural land, covering 3.67 million sq. km, while France has 281,003.2 sq. km.
- In terms of carbon dioxide emissions, France is more efficient with 303.78 compared to Australia's 394.65.
Communications
6 metrics| Metric | 🇦🇺 Australia | 🇫🇷 France | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet Usage Rate by Country (% of Population) | 97.06 %★ | 86.84 % | |
| Internet Users | percent of population: 97% (2023 est.) | percent of population: 87% (2023 est.) | |
| Press Freedom Index Score | 75.15 points | 76.62 points★ | |
| Radios | 25.5 | 55.3★ | |
| Televisions | 10.15 | 34.8★ | |
| Waterways | 2,000 | metropolitan France: 8,501 km (1,621 km navigable by craft up to 3,000 metric tons) (2010) |
Economy
45 metricsEnvironment
6 metrics| Metric | 🇦🇺 Australia | 🇫🇷 France | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual CO₂ Emissions Growth (abs) | 2.42M | -6.11M★ | |
| Carbon Dioxide Emissions | 394.65 | 303.78★ | |
| Contiguous Zone | 12 | 12 | |
| 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 | much of the population is concentrated in the north and southeast; although there are many urban agglomerations throughout the country, Paris is by far the largest city, with Lyon ranked a distant second | |
| Total Renewable Groundwater Resources by Country | 72 Cubic meters per year | 120 Cubic meters per year★ | |
| Total Renewable Water Resources | 492★ | 211 |
Geography
6 metrics| Metric | 🇦🇺 Australia | 🇫🇷 France | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of land area by degree of urbanization | 0.18 % | 4.22 %★ | |
| Above-Ground Biomass in Forest (tonnes/ha) | 83.98 | 135.5★ | |
| Agricultural land | 3.67M sq. km★ | 281,003.2 sq. km | |
| Coastline Length (km) | 25,760 km★ | 4,853 km | |
| Dam capacity per capita | 2,840.49 cubic meters per inhabitant★ | 148.88 cubic meters per inhabitant | |
| Irrigated Land | 19,450★ | 14,236 |
Government
4 metrics| Metric | 🇦🇺 Australia | 🇫🇷 France | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rule of Law Index by Country | 90.34 %★ | 82.08 % | |
| Administrative Divisions | 6 | 18★ | |
| Independence | 1 | no official date of independence: 486 (Frankish tribes unified under Merovingian kingship); 10 August 843 (Western Francia established from the division of the Carolingian Empire); 14 July 1789 (French monarchy overthrown); 22 September 1792 (First French | |
| Suffrage Participation Rate | 18 | 18 |
Health
10 metrics| Metric | 🇦🇺 Australia | 🇫🇷 France | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Deaths Per 100,000 (Age-Std) | 15.74 | 10.94★ | |
| Diabetes Prevalence (% of Population) | 7.4★ | 6.5 | |
| Health Expenditure (% of GDP) | 10.5 % of GDP | 12.3 % of GDP★ | |
| HIV/AIDS Adult Prevalence Rate | 0.1 %★ | 0.3 % | |
| Hospital Bed Density | 3.8 people/sq km | 6 people/sq km★ | |
| Maternal Mortality Ratio (%) | 2 %★ | 7 % | |
| Mean Age at First Birth | 28.7 | 28.9★ | |
| Obesity Adult Prevalence Rate (%) | 29 % | 21.6 %★ | |
| People Living With HIV/AIDS | 30,000★ | 190,000 | |
| Underweight Children Under 5 | NA | NA |
Military and Security
1 metric| Metric | 🇦🇺 Australia | 🇫🇷 France | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Armed Forces Personnel (PPP) | 60,000 | 304,000★ |
People and Society
30 metrics| Metric | 🇦🇺 Australia | 🇫🇷 France | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Currently married (Percent) | 53.27 %★ | 52.51 % | |
| Human Capital Index | 0.79★ | 0.76 | |
| Life expectancy at birth | 86.17 years | 86.69 years★ | |
| Median age of population | 38.51 years | 42.51 years★ | |
| Population Change | 266,623.9 persons★ | 62,507.4 persons | |
| Population density | 3.54 per sq. km★ | 121.19 per sq. km | |
| Total population | 27.23M persons | 66.75M persons★ | |
| Academic Freedom Index | 0.86★ | 0.8 | |
| Average Female Breast Size by Country: Worldwide Data & Rankings | B★ | A-B | |
| Birth Rate (%) | 10.75 % | 10.88 %★ | |
| Contraceptive Prevalence Rate | 66.9 % | NA | |
| Death Rate (%) | 6.81 %★ | 9.91 % | |
| Education Expenditure (% of GDP) | 5.1 % of GDP | 5.3 % of GDP★ | |
| Female population of reproductive age | 6.26M persons | 13.97M persons★ | |
| Labor Force Participation Rate | 14.91 | 31.73★ | |
| Learning-adjusted years of school | 11.59 years★ | 11.25 years | |
| Length of paid parental leave for mother | 0 days | 180 days★ | |
| Major Urban Areas Population | 5.24 people | 11.21 people★ | |
| Mean Male Height (cm) | 179.2 | 179.74★ | |
| Military Manpower at Military Age | 17 | 18★ | |
| Military Service Age and Obligation | 17 | generally 17-30 years of age for both men and women with some variations by service, position, and enlisted versus officer; 17-40 for National Gendarmerie; basic service contract is for 12 months; no conscription (abolished 2001) (2025) note 1: a 10-month | |
| Percentage of population by degree of urbanization | 81.69 %★ | 62.53 % | |
| Physician Density | 4.09 people/sq km★ | 3.28 people/sq km | |
| Population Growth Rate | 1.59 %★ | 0.2 % | |
| Population living in slums | 0.03 %★ | 0 % | |
| Total deaths | 184,381.4 persons★ | 607,731.9 persons | |
| Total demand for family planning (Percent) | 65.29 % | 70.02 %★ | |
| Total fertility rate | 1.63 per woman★ | 1.56 per woman | |
| Total net-migration | 146,184.2 persons★ | 66,501.8 persons | |
| Under-five mortality rate | 2.81 per live births★ | 3.49 per live births |
Transportation
4 metrics| Metric | 🇦🇺 Australia | 🇫🇷 France | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Travel Trips Per Capita (PPP) | 3.09★ | 1.35 | |
| Airports | 2,257★ | 1,218 | |
| Civil Air Travel | about 150 major transport aircraft | 195 | |
| Heliports | 392 | 405★ |