Australia and China Economies: A Side-by-Side Table Comparison
Australia and China present a striking contrast across key indicators. China’s population is 54 times larger, and its GDP dwarfs Australia’s by over 10 times. While Australia enjoys a higher GDP per capita, China leads in military spending and exports. Australia’s imports are just a fraction of China’s, reflecting distinct economic profiles.
Australia’s HDI is 0.946 (very high), while China’s is 0.788 (high). Australia’s score is 0.158 higher, indicating significantly better human development overall.
crude petroleum, integrated circuits, iron ore, natural gas, gold
Total exports
447.51B USD
3.51T
Exports % of GDP
25.43%
20.68%
Main export Partners
China 29%, Japan 19%, South Korea 10%, India 7%, Taiwan 6%
US 15%, Hong Kong 7%, Japan 5%, Germany 4%, South Korea 4%
Main export items
coal, iron ore, natural gas, gold, wheat
broadcasting equipment, integrated circuits, computers, garments, machine parts
Australia’s imports are about one-tenth of China’s, and Australia imports 12.93% more of its GDP than China does. Australia’s exports are much smaller at $447.51B, focusing on raw materials, while China’s $3.51T exports are high-tech and diverse.
Australia’s military expenditure is significantly smaller at $32.34 billion, accounting for 1.90% of its GDP, while China’s military budget is substantially larger at $296.44 billion, representing 1.60% of its GDP.
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