AustraliaAustralia, located in the region of East Asia & Pacific, is an internationally classified economy with a "High income" income level. It is home to a demographic force of approximately 27.6 million inhabitants.
From a quantitative perspective, The macroeconomic structure maintains a baseline trajectory with a growth of 1.4% and a CPI of 2.9%. A sustained disinflationary cycle stands out positively, reducing the CPI by 2.7 points from its recent peaks. Despite its individual figures, it presents a notable competitive lag compared to the average of East Asia & Pacific (4.0%).
Delving deeper into its institutional metrics, Monetary policy operates in neutral territory, balancing the official rate with the CPI.
Demographically, it faces the structural challenge of an aging workforce, with 18.1% over 65 years old. It stands out for high social cohesion, combining low levels of inequality (Gini: 33.8) with near full-employment figures, reducing country risk. Its central bank backs liquidity with strong international reserves (over $73B), offering a shield against external shocks.
4.35%
4.83%
+0.48%
$1.80T
+1.35%
Data from 2025
2.9%
Data from 2025
GDP per Capita
$65,130
YEAR 2025
Unemployment
4.1%
YEAR 2025
Debt to GDP
57.9%
YEAR 2022
Active Population
27.6M
YEAR 2025
Population > 65 Years
18.1%
YEAR 2025
Gini IndexMeasures income inequality. 0 is total equality, 100 is extreme inequality.
33.8
YEAR 2020
Exports (% GDP)
23.2%
YEAR 2025
Imports (% GDP)
22.7%
YEAR 2025
FDI (% GDP)Foreign Direct Investment. Foreign capital productively invested in this economy.
2.0%
YEAR 2025
| Year | GDP (USD) | Growth (%) | Inflation (%) | Unemployment (%) | Debt/GDP (%) | Exports (%GDP) | Imports (%GDP) | FDI (%GDP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.80T | 1.35 | 2.87 | 4.09 | --- | 23.24 | 22.66 | 2.03 |
| 2024 | $1.76T | 1.37 | 3.17 | 3.94 | --- | 24.62 | 22.52 | 3.06 |
| 2023 | $1.73T | 3.58 | 5.60 | 3.67 | --- | 26.70 | 22.34 | 2.04 |
| 2022 | $1.70T | 4.25 | 6.59 | 3.73 | 57.88 | 25.46 | 20.23 | 4.05 |
| 2021 | $1.56T | 2.01 | 2.86 | 5.02 | 69.84 | 22.00 | 18.20 | 2.02 |
| 2020 | $1.33T | -0.13 | 0.85 | 6.39 | 69.07 | 23.94 | 20.56 | 1.35 |
| 2019 | $1.40T | 2.19 | 1.61 | 5.14 | 59.98 | 24.06 | 21.94 | 2.77 |
| 2018 | $1.43T | 2.87 | 1.91 | 5.34 | 54.30 | 21.81 | 21.76 | 4.23 |
| 2017 | $1.33T | 2.29 | 1.95 | 5.59 | 53.10 | 21.17 | 20.86 | 3.62 |
| 2016 | $1.21T | 2.76 | 1.28 | 5.71 | 54.46 | 19.20 | 21.61 | 3.55 |