The following is a comparison between India and Australia, two large countries of the world. Let’s read.
India and Australia – country comparison
GDP
India has a larger GDP than Australia, while Australia has a much higher GDP per capita. India’s economy has major strengths in sectors such as services, manufacturing, agriculture, and information technology, while Australia’s economy benefits from services, mining, natural resources, and agriculture. The table below compares the GDP and GDP per capita of India and Australia.
| 2026 (IMF) | India | Australia |
|---|---|---|
| Currency | Indian Rupee | Australian Dollar |
| GDP (nominal, USD) | $4.06 trillion | $2.11 trillion |
| GDP per capita (nominal, USD) | $2.75 thousand | $75.17 thousand |
| GDP (PPP, international $) | $19.19 trillion | $2.11 trillion |
| GDP per capita (PPP, international $) | $13 thousand | $75.04 thousand |
| Real GDP growth | 7% | 1.9% |
Source: International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Population
India is the most populous country in the world, while Australia has a much smaller population and is one of the most sparsely populated countries. The table below compares the population, total fertility rate (TFR), and the percentage of the population in different age groups in the two countries.
| 2025 estimate | India | Australia |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1.46 billion | 27 million |
| Population aged 0-14 | 24.2% | 18% |
| Population aged 15-64 | 68.7% | 64% |
| Population aged 65 and older | 7% | 18% |
| Total fertility rate, per woman | 1.9 | 1.6 |
Source: United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
Life
| India | Australia | |
|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy at birth (2023/UN) | 72 | 83.92 |
| Human Development Index rank (2023) | 130th | 7th |
| Human Development Index value | 0.685 | 0.958 |
Overview
Australia has a larger total area than India. It is the sixth-largest country in the world, while India ranks seventh. Australia is roughly 2.3 times larger than India in terms of total area.
| India | Australia | |
|---|---|---|
| Area | around 3.3 million sq km | around 7.7 million sq km |
| Area rank | 7th | 6th |
| Population | 1.46 billion (2025 estimate) | 27 million (2025 estimate) |
| Capital city | New Delhi | Canberra |
| Largest city | Delhi | Sydney |
| Most spoken language | Hindi | English |
| Most popular sport | Cricket | Australian rules football |
Geography
| India | Australia | |
|---|---|---|
| Forest cover (2023) | 24.5% | 17.4% |
| Total number of time zones | 1 | 9 |
| Highest mountain | K2 (8,611 m/28,251 ft) (claimed); Kanchenjunga (8,586 m/28,169 ft) (otherwise) | Mount Kosciuszko (2,228 m/7,310 ft) (mainland) |
| Major rivers | Ganga, Yamuna, Narmada, Mahanadi, Brahmaputra, Kaveri, Indus, Godavari, etc. | Murray, Murrumbidgee, Darling, Lachlan, Cooper Creek, Gascoyne, Diamantina, Flinders, etc. |
| Largest island | North Andaman | 1. Mainland Australia; 2. Tasmania |
| Famous wildlife | Tiger, Indian elephant, Indian rhino, Mugger crocodile, Sloth bear, Asiatic black bear, Gaur, King cobra, etc. | Red Kangaroo, Emu, Koala, Platypus, Wombat, Tasmanian devil, Quokka, etc. |
| National animal | Tiger | Kangaroo and Emu |
(Also read: India vs USA: GDP, Population, Area, and Other Key Comparisons)
Tourism
| India | Australia | |
|---|---|---|
| International tourist arrivals | 20.6 million (2024) | 8.3 million (2024) |
| Number of UNESCO world heritage sites | 45 | 21 |
| Popular places to visit | Himalayas, Taj Mahal, Ajanta and Ellora caves, Mahabalipuram, Western Ghats, Jaipur, Varanasi, Sarnath, Amritsar, etc. | Great Barrier Reef, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Gold Coast, Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, etc. |
Major languages
- India – Hindi, English, Telugu, Bengali, Tamil, Gujarati, etc.
- Australia – Australian English
Popular sports
- India – Cricket, badminton, football, hockey, and kabaddi
- Australia – Australian rules football, cricket, and rugby
Largest stadium
- India – Narendra Modi Stadium (capacity – 132,000)
- Australia – Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) (capacity – 100,024)
Major international airports
India
- Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi
- Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Mumbai
- Chennai International Airport, Chennai
- Kempegowda International Airport, Bangalore
- Cochin International Airport, Kochi
Australia
- Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport
- Melbourne Airport
- Brisbane Airport
- Perth Airport
- Adelaide Airport
Major ports
- India – Kochi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kandla, Kolkata, etc.
- Australia – Melbourne, Port Botany, Brisbane, Darwin port, etc.
