Which has more people, Australia or Iceland?

Australia has a population of 27,227,096 (55th of 235 countries) and Iceland has 402,329 (178th of 235).

How do Australia and Iceland compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?

Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Australia 83.1 (22nd of 215), Iceland 82.8 (26th of 215) among countries. Australia ranks better.

How do Australia and Iceland compare on GDP per Person at PPP (International $)?

GDP per Person at PPP (International $): Australia $71,934 (22nd of 184), Iceland $83,431 (12th of 184) among countries. Iceland ranks better.

Where does Australia beat Iceland most clearly?

Australia ranks far ahead on Nurses and Midwives (Nurse Vacancies by Country): 148.2 per 10k vs 7.13 per 10k; Standard VAT Tax Rates (VAT Tax by Country): 10.0% vs 24.0%; Sales Tax (Highest Taxed Countries): 10.0% vs 24.0%.

Where does Iceland beat Australia most clearly?

Iceland ranks far ahead on Drought Risk Score (Statista) (Droughts by Country): 1 vs 3.64; Water Stress Rank (Water Stress by Country): 163rd vs 51st; Pct Starv. Rate Change vs Prev. Year (Starvation Deaths by Country): -7.48% vs 1.2%.

Australia vs Iceland

Iceland comes out ahead of Australia on 330 of 555 statistics where one end is better, to 206 with 19 ties. Australia leads on Education, Tech & Business and Travel and 1 more category. Iceland leads on Environment, Law and Crime & Safety and 5 more categories.

555 statistics with a better end, compared

Each counts once for the place that ranks better; 19 ties. Totals that mostly track population are left out.

Australia

Wins: 206
Avg. percentile: 61
Categories led: 4

Iceland

Wins: 330
Avg. percentile: 63
Categories led: 8

At a glance

Headline statistics, each ranked among all countries.

Statistic	Australia	Iceland
Population	27,227,096 55th of 235	402,329 178th of 235
Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)Health Indicators by Country (World Bank)	83.1 22nd of 215	82.8 26th of 215
GDP per Person at PPP (International $)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	$71,934 22nd of 184	$83,431 12th of 184
Unemployment Rate (%)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	4.09% 69th of 181	3.63% 62nd of 181
Access to Electricity (% of People)Development Indicators by Country (World Bank)	100.0% tied 1st of 214	100.0% tied 1st of 214
Infant Deaths per 1,000 BirthsHealth Indicators by Country (World Bank)	3.1 tied 26th of 195	2.1 tied 11th of 195
GDP per Person (US$)Economic Indicators by Country (World Bank)	$65,130 12th of 185	$98,323 5th of 185

By category

Average percentile on each category's widely ranked statistics.

EnvironmentIceland · 37 statistics
EducationAustralia · 6 statistics
LawIceland · 7 statistics
Crime & SafetyIceland · 45 statistics
Tech & BusinessAustralia · 21 statistics
Infrastructure & EnergyIceland · 33 statistics
TravelAustralia · 10 statistics
Manufacturing & MiningIceland · 3 statistics
HealthIceland · 198 statistics
EconomicsIceland · 80 statistics
PopulationIceland · 19 statistics
Politics & GovernmentAustralia · 30 statistics
CultureEven · 67 statistics

Biggest differences

The 30 statistics where their rankings differ most, among rankings of at least 118 countries.

Statistic	Australia	Iceland
Drought Risk Score (Statista)Droughts by Country	3.64 tied 138th of 157	1 tied 1st of 157
Nurses and MidwivesNurse Vacancies by Country	148.2 per 10k 9th of 193	7.13 per 10k 168th of 193
Standard VAT Tax RatesVAT Tax by Country	10.0% tied 16th of 146	24.0% tied 136th of 146
Sales TaxHighest Taxed Countries	10.0% tied 19th of 173	24.0% tied 164th of 173
Econ Freedom Index HeritageEconomic Freedom Index by Country	79.3 6th of 174	53.0 127th of 174
Water Stress RankWater Stress by Country	51st 50th worst of 163	163rd 2nd best of 163
Pct Starv. Rate Change vs Prev. YearStarvation Deaths by Country	1.2% 149th of 202	-7.48% tied 10th of 202
Water Scarcity RankingCountries with Water Scarcity	51st 51st worst of 163	159th 6th best of 163
Financial Secrecy Index (FSI) Overall ScoreBest Countries to Hide Money	318 tied 103rd of 138	46 15th of 138
World Risk IndexNatural Disaster Risk by Country	21.9 171st of 193	2.34 50th of 193
Community Safety 2022 to 2024Most Dangerous Countries for Women	52.0% tied 139th of 198	82.0% tied 18th of 198
Renewable Energy Consumption as % of Total ConsumptionRenewable Energy by Country	12.3% 132nd of 206	82.4% tied 12th of 206
Corporate Tax RateCorporate Tax Rates by Country	30.0% tied 148th of 202	20.0% tied 42nd of 202
ExposureNatural Disaster Risk by Country	31.21 185th of 193	0.55 77th of 193
Corporate TaxHighest Taxed Countries	30.0% tied 117th of 155	20.0% tied 36th of 155
% Risk at 74Liver Cancer Rates by Country	0.88% tied 138th of 185	0.44% tied 39th of 185
Prisoners per 100k PopulationMost Strict Countries in the World	170 tied 122nd of 219	35 10th of 219
Death Rate Due to Cocaine Use Disorder (GBD)Most Cocaine Use by Country	0.04 tied 77th of 179	0.35 168th of 179
Lack of Coping CapacitiesNatural Disaster Risk by Country	14.67 139th of 193	6.45 48th of 193
Corporate Tax RatesTax-Free Countries	30.0% tied 145th of 193	21.0% tied 70th of 193
% Annual Forest Area Change 1990-2020Deforestation Rates by Country	0.09% 83rd of 175	200.0% 2nd of 175
Non-Melanoma Death Rate - AllSkin Cancer Rates by Country	3.56 per 100k 200th of 203	0.62 per 100k 109th of 203
Purchasing Power ParityPurchasing Power Parity by Country	$1 LCU/INT 126th of 182	$151 LCU/INT 45th of 182
Non-Melanoma Death Rate - FemaleFemale Skin Cancer Rates by Country	2.15 per 100k 195th of 203	0.43 per 100k tied 104th of 203
Average IQ (IIT)Average IQ by Country	104.45 8th of 142	97.25 68th of 142
Crime Index Numbeo (1-100)Crime Rate by Country	47.3 tied 78th of 144	25.7 18th of 144
Safety Index Numbeo (100-1)Crime Rate by Country	52.7 tied 78th of 144	74.3 18th of 144
Non-Melanoma Death Rate - MaleMale Skin Cancer Rates by Country	5.01 per 100k 200th of 203	0.79 per 100k 115th of 203
Government Response (higher is better)Countries that Still Have Slavery	67.0% tied 2nd of 174	47.0% tied 71st of 174
Cannabis Use RateDrug Use by Country	870.68 per 100k 203rd of 204	281.51 per 100k 119th of 204

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Quick answers

Which is better, Australia or Iceland?: Iceland comes out ahead of Australia on 330 of 555 statistics where one end is better, to 206 with 19 ties. Australia leads on Education, Tech & Business and Travel and 1 more category. Iceland leads on Environment, Law and Crime & Safety and 5 more categories. Statistics where neither end is better, and totals that mostly track population, are not counted.
Which has more people, Australia or Iceland?: Australia has a population of 27,227,096 (55th of 235 countries) and Iceland has 402,329 (178th of 235).
How do Australia and Iceland compare on Life Expectancy at Birth (Years)?: Life Expectancy at Birth (Years): Australia 83.1 (22nd of 215), Iceland 82.8 (26th of 215) among countries. Australia ranks better.
How do Australia and Iceland compare on GDP per Person at PPP (International $)?: GDP per Person at PPP (International $): Australia $71,934 (22nd of 184), Iceland $83,431 (12th of 184) among countries. Iceland ranks better.
Where does Australia beat Iceland most clearly?: Australia ranks far ahead on Nurses and Midwives (Nurse Vacancies by Country): 148.2 per 10k vs 7.13 per 10k; Standard VAT Tax Rates (VAT Tax by Country): 10.0% vs 24.0%; Sales Tax (Highest Taxed Countries): 10.0% vs 24.0%.
Where does Iceland beat Australia most clearly?: Iceland ranks far ahead on Drought Risk Score (Statista) (Droughts by Country): 1 vs 3.64; Water Stress Rank (Water Stress by Country): 163rd vs 51st; Pct Starv. Rate Change vs Prev. Year (Starvation Deaths by Country): -7.48% vs 1.2%.

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