Australia vs India
A data-driven side-by-side: investment score, economy, business climate, political stability, and tax — to help you decide where to invest, incorporate, or relocate.
Overall: Australia ranks higher
Australia scores 84/100 on our composite investment index, ahead of India at 61/100. This blends economic strength, political stability, business climate, financial maturity, and growth outlook. Read the breakdown below to see where each country actually leads.
Category breakdown
85
Economic strength
Australia leads
65
88
Political stability
Australia leads
48
86
Business climate
Australia leads
58
82
Financial maturity
Australia leads
55
75
Growth outlook
India leads
90
Macro snapshot
1,720
GDP (USD bn)
-2010.0 bn
3,730
2.0%
GDP growth (%)
-4.8 pp
6.8%
$65,000
GDP per capita (USD)
+62400.0
$2,600
3.5%
Inflation (%)
-1.3 pp
4.8%
2.8%
FDI (% of GDP)
+1.2 pp
1.6%
52%
Public debt (% of GDP)
-30.0 pp
82%
26
Population (M)
-1414.0M
1,440
Australia — strong sectors
- Mining & Resources12.0% of GDP92
- Financial Services9.0% of GDP85
- Technology5.0% of GDP78
- Agriculture2.0% of GDP75
India — strong sectors
- Technology (IT Services)8.0% of GDP95
- Financial Services6.0% of GDP82
- Pharmaceuticals2.0% of GDP80
- Manufacturing13.0% of GDP70
Frequently asked
Which is better for investment: Australia or India?
Our composite investment index gives Australia a score of 84/100 and India a score of 61/100. Australia ranks higher overall, but the right answer depends on your sector and risk tolerance — see the category breakdown above.
Is Australia a safer market than India?
Risk classification puts Australia as safe (Strong fundamentals, stable governance, favorable investment climate) and India as moderate (Growing economy with manageable risks - suitable for diversified portfolios).
Which has higher GDP growth: Australia or India?
Australia is currently growing at 2.0% per year, vs 6.8% for India. India has the faster headline growth rate today.