Australia vs Thailand: 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 Thailand, Australia leads in GDP with $2.02 trillion compared to Thailand's $533.67 billion. In terms of life expectancy, Australians live longer with an average of 86.17 years versus 80.78 years in Thailand. However, Thailand has a higher total population at 71.57 million compared to Australia's 27.23 million.
Economy
Australia's economy is significantly larger, with a GDP of $2.02 trillion, nearly 3.79 times that of Thailand. Additionally, Australia's agriculture value added is higher at $61.53 billion, compared to Thailand's $45.86 billion.
People and Society
Australia leads in the Human Capital Index with a score of 0.79, compared to Thailand's 0.63. The life expectancy in Australia is 86.17 years, while in Thailand, it is 80.78 years.
Geography and Environment
- Population Density: Australia has a lower density of 3.54 per sq. km compared to Thailand's 140.16 per sq. km.
- Urbanization: Thailand has a higher percentage of urbanized land at 5.23%, while Australia's is 0.18%.
Communications
6 metrics| Metric | 🇦🇺 Australia | 🇹🇭 Thailand | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet Usage Rate by Country (% of Population) | 97.06 %★ | 89.54 % | |
| Internet Users | percent of population: 97% (2023 est.) | percent of population: 90% (2023 est.) | |
| Press Freedom Index Score | 75.15 points★ | 56.72 points | |
| Radios | 25.5★ | 13.96 | |
| Televisions | 10.15 | 15.19★ | |
| Waterways | 2,000 | 4,000★ |
Economy
45 metricsEnvironment
6 metrics| Metric | 🇦🇺 Australia | 🇹🇭 Thailand | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual CO₂ Emissions Growth (abs) | 2.42M★ | 3.03M | |
| Carbon Dioxide Emissions | 394.65 | 336.69★ | |
| Continental Shelf | 200 | not specific; | |
| 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 | highest population density is found in and around Bangkok; significant population clusters throughout large parts of the country, particularly north and northeast of Bangkok and in the extreme southern region of the country | |
| Total Renewable Groundwater Resources by Country | 72 Cubic meters per year★ | 41.9 Cubic meters per year | |
| Total Renewable Water Resources | 492★ | 438.61 |
Geography
6 metrics| Metric | 🇦🇺 Australia | 🇹🇭 Thailand | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of land area by degree of urbanization | 0.18 % | 5.23 %★ | |
| Above-Ground Biomass in Forest (tonnes/ha) | 83.98 | 142.5★ | |
| Agricultural land | 3.67M sq. km★ | 243,086.8 sq. km | |
| Coastline Length (km) | 25,760 km★ | 3,219 km | |
| Dam capacity per capita | 2,840.49 cubic meters per inhabitant★ | 1,098 cubic meters per inhabitant | |
| Irrigated Land | 19,450 | 64,150★ |
Government
4 metrics| Metric | 🇦🇺 Australia | 🇹🇭 Thailand | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rule of Law Index by Country | 90.34 %★ | 56.88 % | |
| Administrative Divisions | 6 | 76★ | |
| Independence | 1 | 123★ | |
| Suffrage Participation Rate | 18 | 18 |
Health
10 metrics| Metric | 🇦🇺 Australia | 🇹🇭 Thailand | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Deaths Per 100,000 (Age-Std) | 15.07★ | 19.49 | |
| Diabetes Prevalence (% of Population) | 7.4 | 10.2★ | |
| Health Expenditure (% of GDP) | 10.5 % of GDP★ | 5.2 % of GDP | |
| HIV/AIDS Adult Prevalence Rate | 0.1 %★ | 1 % | |
| Hospital Bed Density | 3.8 people/sq km★ | 2.3 people/sq km | |
| Maternal Mortality Ratio (%) | 2 %★ | 34 % | |
| Mean Age at First Birth | 28.7★ | 23.3 | |
| Obesity Adult Prevalence Rate (%) | 29 % | 10 %★ | |
| People Living With HIV/AIDS | 30,000★ | 500,000 | |
| Underweight Children Under 5 | NA | 7.7 |
Military and Security
1 metric| Metric | 🇦🇺 Australia | 🇹🇭 Thailand | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Armed Forces Personnel (PPP) | 60,000 | 455,000★ |
People and Society
30 metricsTransportation
4 metrics| Metric | 🇦🇺 Australia | 🇹🇭 Thailand | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Travel Trips Per Capita (PPP) | 3.09★ | 1.01 | |
| Airports | 2,257★ | 105 | |
| Civil Air Travel | about 150 major transport aircraft | 41 | |
| Heliports | 392★ | 5 |