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Australia

AUS Β· East Asia and Pacific

Australia: GDP 72.1K intl$ per capita, population 27.2M, inflation 3.2%. Compare economy, demographics and cost of living with other countries.

Location

Key Facts

Region
East Asia & Pacific
Population
27.20M
2024
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Geography and Government

Area
7,692,024 kmΒ²
Capital
Canberra
ISO 2
AU
ISO 3
AUS
Calling code
+61
Internet TLD
.au
Government type
federal parliamentary democracy under a constitutional monarchy; a Commonwealth realm

Age Structure

0-14 years 18.3%
15-64 years 64.7%
65+ years 17.0%

Languages

Language Type Share Speakers
English Official 72.0% -
Other Official 15.7% -
Unspecified Official 5.7% -
Mandarin Official 2.7% -
Arabic Official 1.4% -
Vietnamese Official 1.3% -
Cantonese Official 1.2% -

Religions

Religion Type Share Adherents
None Minor 38.4% -
Roman Catholic Minor 20.0% -
Protestant Minor 18.1% -
Unspecified Minor 7.3% -
Other Christian Minor 3.5% -
Muslim Minor 3.2% -
Hindu Minor 2.7% -
Buddhist Minor 2.4% -
Orthodox Minor 2.3% -
Other Minor 2.1% -

Population & Demographics

Basic Demographics

Population, total
27.20M
2024
Population growth (annual %)
1.99%
2024
Population density (people per sq. km of land area)
3.5 per kmΒ²
2023
Urban population (% of total population)
87.6%
2024

Health Indicators

Life expectancy at birth, total (years)
83.1 years
2024
Birth rate, crude (per 1,000 people)
10.70 per 1,000
2024
Death rate, crude (per 1,000 people)
6.88 per 1,000
2024
Fertility rate, total (births per woman)
1.48 children
2024
Mortality rate, infant (per 1,000 live births)
3.1 per 1,000
2024

Education

Educational attainment, at least completed short-cycle tertiary, population 25+, total (%) (cumulative)
1.8%
2024

Other Demographics

Median age of population
37.9 years
2025

Economy Snapshot

Key Economic Indicators

GDP per capita (current US$)
$64.6K
2024
Inflation, consumer prices (annual %)
3.2%
2024
Unemployment, total (% of labor force)
4.1%
2025
GNI per capita (current US$)
$62.7K
2024

Macroeconomic Indicators

GDP (current US$)
$1.76T
2024
GDP growth (annual %)
1.4%
2024
GDP per capita, PPP (current international $)
72.1K intl$
2024
Central government debt, total (% of GDP)
57.9%
2022

Trade & External Sector

Trade (% of GDP)
47.1%
2024
Exports of goods and services (% of GDP)
24.6%
2024
Imports of goods and services (% of GDP)
22.5%
2024

Other Indicators

International tourism, number of arrivals
1.83M
2020
Corruption Perceptions Index (Transparency International)
75.0
2024
Tax revenue (% of GDP)
23.6%
2022
Foreign direct investment, net inflows (% of GDP)
3.0%
2024

Cost of Living

Cost of Living Index
73.0
Est. monthly: $2,555
Rent Index
48.0
Est. rent: $1,344/mo
Purchasing Power
108.0
(Higher is better)

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Snapshot

  • Inflation (YoY): 3.1616142830575%
  • Unemployment: 4.072%
  • Average income (GNI pc): 62550.0 USD

Overview

Short overview will be generated here based on official statistics.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average income in Australia?

According to our data, the average income in Australia is approximately $62,680 (GNI per capita) as of 2024. This figure represents Gross National Income per capita and provides insight into the economic prosperity and living standards in the country.

What is the inflation rate in Australia in 2024?

The inflation rate in Australia is 3.2% as of 2024. Inflation measures the rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services rises, eroding purchasing power. This data is updated regularly from reliable sources like the World Bank and IMF.

How does Australia compare to other countries in East Asia and Pacific?

Australia is located in East Asia and Pacific and can be compared with other countries in the region across various economic and demographic indicators including inflation rates, unemployment, average income, cost of living, population statistics, and life expectancy. Explore our comprehensive inflation comparison, unemployment rankings, cost of living data, population statistics, and life expectancy data to see how Australia compares to neighboring and regional countries.

Australia is located in East Asia and Pacific. Explore detailed statistics on economy, population, demographics, inflation, unemployment, and cost of living, with up-to-date data from the World Bank, IMF, UN, and other authoritative sources.

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Sources and References

Data sources: World Bank, IMF, UN Data, Transparency International.

All data is compiled from publicly available sources and updated regularly. Economic indicators may vary based on reporting methodologies and data availability periods.

Codes and Abbreviations

ISO 2
AU
ISO 3
AUS
IOC code
AUS
Vehicle code
AUS
Latitude
-35.28
Longitude
149.13

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