The following is a comparison between Canada and Australia, two large countries of the world. Let’s read.
Canada vs Australia – country comparison
Which country is bigger, Canada or Australia?
Both Canada and Australia are huge. Canada is the second largest country in the world by area. Australia is the sixth largest. Canada is 1.3 times larger than Australia.
- Area of Canada – around 10 million sq km
- Area of Australia – around 7.7 million sq km
Which country is more populous, Canada or Australia?
- Population of Canada – 39.1 million (2024 estimate)
- Population of Australia – 26.7 million (2024 estimate)
GDP comparison
| 2023 (IMF) | Canada | Australia |
|---|---|---|
| Currency | Canadian Dollar | Australian Dollar |
| GDP (nominal) | $2.14 trillion | $1.74 trillion |
| GDP per capita | $53.61 thousand | $64.55 thousand |
| GDP (PPP) | $2.49 trillion | $1.83 trillion |
In which country the life expectancy is higher, Canada or Australia?
The life expectancy in Australia (83.92/2023) is higher as compared with the life expectancy in Canada (82.63/2023).
Overview
| Canada | Australia | |
|---|---|---|
| Area | around 10 million sq km | around 7.7 million sq km |
| Area rank | 2nd | 6th |
| Population | 39.1 million (2024 estimate) | 26.7 million (2024 estimate) |
| Capital City | Ottawa | Canberra |
| Largest City | Toronto | Sydney |
| Life expectancy (UN/2023) | 82.63 | 83.92 |
| Most spoken language | English | Australian English |
| Most popular sport | Ice Hockey | Australian rules football |
Geography
| Canada | Australia | |
|---|---|---|
| Region | North America | Oceania |
| Highest mountain | Mount Logan (19,551 ft/5,959 m) | Mount Kosciuszko (7,310 ft/2,228 m) (mainland) |
| Largest Island | Baffin island (507,450 sq km) | Mainland Australia |
| Largest lake | Lake Superior (shared), Great Bear Lake (entirely within Canada) | Kati Thanda–Lake Eyre |
| Major Rivers | Mackenzie, Yukon, Saint Lawrence, Nelson, Slave, etc. | Murray River, Murrumbidgee River, Darling River, Lachlan River, Cooper Creek, Warrego River, etc. |
National Symbols
| Canada | Australia | |
|---|---|---|
| National Animal | Beaver and the Canadian Horse | Kangaroo |
| National tree | The maple tree | The golden wattle |
| National bird | The gray jay | Emu |
(Also read: Russia vs Canada | Russia and Canada – country comparison)
Popular places to visit in Canada
Toronto, Montreal, Niagara Falls, Ottawa, Banff National Park, Vancouver, Quebec City, etc.
Popular places to visit in Australia
Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Gold Coast, Great Barrier Reef, Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, etc.
