Heard Island and McDonald Islands vs Antarctica: What the Numbers Mean

Heard Island and McDonald Islands has a population of 0 and is growing at 0.87% per year.Antarctica has a population of 0 and is growing at 0.87% per year. The difference between them is 0 people, with Heard Island and McDonald Islands in the lead.

Population is more than a headcount. Heard Island and McDonald Islands has a density of unknown across 412 km², while Antarctica has a density of unknown across 14,000,000 km². These figures shape how each country manages housing, infrastructure, and resources. For how these numbers are computed, see our Methodology page.