🇦🇺 Australia
Australia (Oceania) has a population of 27,614,411 (2025), ranking 55 out of 213 countries by population. GDP per capita – Australia: $65,130 /inh. (2025), ranking 18 out of 211. Economic growth is 1.4 % (2025). The unemployment rate is 4.1 % (2025). Annual inflation stands at 2.9 % (2025).
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Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths – Australia, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Births registered with civil authorities (1/178), Share of adults with the right to vote (1/173), Judicial constraints on the executive index (1/173).
Weaknesses – Australia, according to global rankings (rank/countries ranked): Reserves in months of imports (152/177), GDP per capita growth (178/211), Obesity among adult men (165/196).
Regional comparison
- GDP per capita: Australia has $65,130 /inh., above the regional median (Oceania: $8,489 /inh.).
- Unemployment: Australia has 4.1 %, below the regional median (Oceania: 5.1 %).
- Inflation (consumer prices): Australia has 2.9 %, above the regional median (Oceania: 2.5 %).
- GDP growth: Australia has 1.4 %, below the regional median (Oceania: 2.8 %).
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- 5🇳🇱Netherlands246 indicators compared51/100
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All indicators
·Wealth & Growth 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net national income per capita | $45,711 /inh. | 2021 | 12 of 184 |
| GDP | $1.8T | 2025 | 15 of 211 |
| Gross national income per capita (Atlas method) | $64,120 /inh. | 2025 | 17 of 205 |
| GDP per capita | $65,130 /inh. | 2025 | 18 of 211 |
| GDP, purchasing power parity | $2T | 2025 | 20 of 201 |
| GDP per capita, purchasing power parity | $71,934 /inh. | 2025 | 28 of 201 |
| Natural resource rents | 13.4 % | 2021 | 38 of 211 |
| GDP growth | 1.4 % | 2025 | 162 of 211 |
| GDP per capita growth | -0.2 % | 2025 | 178 of 211 |
Prices, Inflation & Currency 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broad money supply (M3) | 133.1 % | 2025 | 14 of 164 |
| Price of a Big Mac | $5.95 | 2026 | 42 of 55 |
| Inflation (GDP deflator) | 2.3 % | 2025 | 69 of 210 |
| Inflation (consumer prices) | 2.9 % | 2025 | 92 of 191 |
| Real interest rate | 1.6 % | 2019 | 111 of 146 |
| Lending interest rate | 5.1 % | 2019 | 121 of 146 |
| Official exchange rate | 1.55 LCU/$ | 2025 | 153 of 211 |
Employment 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employment in services | 78.5 % | 2025 | 24 of 184 |
| Employment rate (ages 15 and over) | 63.8 % | 2025 | 42 of 184 |
| Labor force participation rate (ages 15 and over) | 66.5 % | 2025 | 49 of 184 |
| Unemployment | 4.1 % | 2025 | 69 of 184 |
| Youth unemployment (ages 15-24) | 9.6 % | 2025 | 69 of 184 |
| Employment in industry | 19.3 % | 2025 | 87 of 184 |
| Self-employed workers | 16.1 % | 2025 | 138 of 184 |
| Employment in agriculture | 2.2 % | 2025 | 155 of 184 |
Foreign Trade 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| High-technology exports | 25.2 % | 2024 | 24 of 185 |
| Merchandise exports | $337.6B | 2025 | 25 of 205 |
| Services exports | $90.9B | 2025 | 25 of 198 |
| Current account balance | -2.8 % | 2025 | 113 of 198 |
| Exports of goods and services | 23.2 % | 2025 | 137 of 192 |
| Trade openness | 45.9 % | 2025 | 161 of 192 |
| Imports of goods and services | 22.7 % | 2025 | 167 of 192 |
Investment, Tourism & Aid 5
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| International tourism receipts | $26.2B | 2020 | 8 of 201 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows (amount) | $37.4B | 2025 | 16 of 203 |
| International tourist arrivals | 1,828,000 arr. | 2020 | 74 of 202 |
| Foreign direct investment inflows | 2.1 % | 2025 | 98 of 201 |
| Migrant remittances received | 0.1 % | 2025 | 176 of 196 |
Public finances 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of income taxes in government revenue | 67.9 % | 2022 | 1 of 159 |
| Research and development spending | 1.9 % | 2021 | 19 of 155 |
| Tax revenue | 23.6 % | 2022 | 25 of 161 |
| Government final consumption | 23.1 % | 2025 | 34 of 187 |
| Budget balance | -1.3 % | 2022 | 58 of 158 |
| Central government debt | 57.9 % | 2022 | 66 of 109 |
| Central government spending | 27.6 % | 2022 | 72 of 160 |
| Military spending | 1.9 % | 2025 | 76 of 165 |
Finance & Reserves 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic credit to the private sector | 133.8 % | 2025 | 10 of 184 |
| Stock market capitalization | 113.9 % | 2025 | 14 of 101 |
| Total reserves (including gold) | $72.6B | 2025 | 39 of 180 |
| Reserves in months of imports | 1.6 months | 2025 | 152 of 177 |
Economic structure 7
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Services | 67.5 % | 2025 | 44 of 202 |
| Gross capital formation | 24.5 % | 2025 | 79 of 185 |
| Gross savings | 22.2 % | 2025 | 91 of 178 |
| Industry (including construction) | 23.9 % | 2025 | 101 of 205 |
| Household final consumption | 51.9 % | 2025 | 142 of 189 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2.3 % | 2025 | 147 of 203 |
| Manufacturing | 5.3 % | 2025 | 152 of 201 |
Population & Vital Statistics 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Births registered with civil authorities | 100 % | 2022 | 1 of 178 |
| Urban population | 87.7 % | 2025 | 40 of 213 |
| Share of people aged 65 and over | 18.1 % | 2025 | 47 of 213 |
| Population | 27,614,411 inhab. | 2025 | 55 of 213 |
| Boys per 100 girls at birth | 105.6 per 100 girls | 2024 | 73 of 213 |
| Median age of the population | 37.8 yrs | 2023 | 74 of 226 |
| Age dependency ratio | 55.7 per 100 | 2025 | 102 of 213 |
| Share of women in the population | 50.4 % | 2025 | 105 of 213 |
| Number of men per 100 women | 98.5 per 100 women | 2025 | 109 of 213 |
| Share of men in the population | 49.6 % | 2025 | 109 of 213 |
| Share of 15-64 year olds | 64.2 % | 2025 | 112 of 213 |
| Share of 0-14 year olds | 17.7 % | 2025 | 142 of 213 |
Births, deaths and life expectancy 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male life expectancy at birth | 81.1 yrs | 2024 | 20 of 213 |
| Life expectancy at birth | 83.1 yrs | 2024 | 21 of 213 |
| Female life expectancy at birth | 85.1 yrs | 2024 | 22 of 213 |
| Healthy life expectancy | 69.5 yrs | 2023 | 23 of 183 |
| Under-5 mortality | 3.6 per 1,000 | 2024 | 25 of 194 |
| Road traffic deaths | 4.9 per 100,000 | 2019 | 25 of 188 |
| Infant mortality | 3.1 per 1,000 | 2024 | 26 of 194 |
| Population growth | 1.53 % | 2025 | 66 of 213 |
| Suicide rate | 12.6 per 100,000 | 2023 | 108 of 183 |
| Male suicide rate | 19.1 per 100,000 | 2023 | 109 of 183 |
| Death rate | 6.9 per 1,000 | 2024 | 125 of 213 |
| Female suicide rate | 6.2 per 100,000 | 2023 | 130 of 183 |
| Birth rate | 10.7 per 1,000 | 2024 | 140 of 213 |
| Children per woman | 1.48 children/woman | 2024 | 151 of 213 |
Health and healthcare system 12
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access to basic sanitation | 100 % | 2024 | 1 of 211 |
| Open defecation | 0 % | 2024 | 1 of 211 |
| HIV prevalence | 0.1 % | 2024 | 1 of 152 |
| Undernourishment | 2.5 % | 2024 | 1 of 167 |
| Nurses and midwives | 13.45 per 1,000 | 2022 | 8 of 196 |
| Health expenditure | 10.4 % | 2023 | 23 of 191 |
| Physicians | 4.09 per 1,000 | 2022 | 29 of 193 |
| Access to basic drinking water | 100 % | 2024 | 44 of 211 |
| New tuberculosis cases | 7 per 100,000 | 2024 | 44 of 206 |
| Hospital beds | 3.8 per 1,000 | 2016 | 47 of 190 |
| Share of health spending paid directly by patients | 15.8 % | 2023 | 53 of 191 |
| Measles vaccination | 91 % | 2024 | 87 of 191 |
Body and lifestyle 14
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average weight of men | 87 kg | 2018 | 4 of 48 |
| Average weight of women | 71.8 kg | 2018 | 7 of 48 |
| Average height of women | 165.9 cm | 2014 | 12 of 198 |
| Average height of men | 179.2 cm | 2014 | 18 of 198 |
| Tobacco use among men | 13.4 % | 2024 | 19 of 165 |
| Mean body mass index of men | 27.6 kg/m² | 2016 | 30 of 190 |
| Alcohol consumption per capita | 10.5 L/person | 2024 | 31 of 202 |
| Tobacco use | 11.6 % | 2024 | 45 of 165 |
| Diabetes prevalence | 7.4 % | 2024 | 72 of 207 |
| Mean body mass index of women | 26.7 kg/m² | 2016 | 75 of 190 |
| Tobacco use among women | 9.9 % | 2024 | 105 of 165 |
| Obesity among adult women | 29.7 % | 2024 | 117 of 196 |
| Adult obesity | 30.6 % | 2024 | 136 of 196 |
| Obesity among adult men | 31.4 % | 2024 | 165 of 196 |
Origins, languages and religions 15
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Religious diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.82 | 2003 | 3 of 204 |
| Share of the population: Jews | 0.4 % | 2020 | 8 of 192 |
| Share of the population: people with no religious affiliation | 42.3 % | 2020 | 14 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Hindus | 3 % | 2020 | 18 of 192 |
| Share of the population: Buddhists | 2.6 % | 2020 | 19 of 192 |
| Share of immigrants in the population | 30.4 % | 2024 | 30 of 212 |
| Frequent prayer | 28.6 % | 2022 | 62 of 80 |
| Share of the population: other religions (including folk religions) | 1.4 % | 2020 | 75 of 192 |
| Regular attendance at places of worship | 17.5 % | 2022 | 85 of 112 |
| Share of the population: Muslims | 3.5 % | 2020 | 101 of 192 |
| Linguistic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.33 | 2003 | 104 of 203 |
| Importance of religion in life | 28.8 % | 2022 | 106 of 114 |
| Share of the population: Christians | 46.8 % | 2020 | 116 of 192 |
| Ethnic diversity (fractionalization index) | 0.09 | 2003 | 171 of 205 |
| Majority religion | No absolute majority | 2020 | 7 countries out of 192 in the same category |
Inequality 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extreme poverty | 0.9 % | 2020 | 62 of 169 |
| Gini index | 33.8 | 2020 | 72 of 169 |
| Income share of the poorest 20% | 7.2 % | 2020 | 78 of 169 |
| Income share of the richest 10% | 25.9 % | 2020 | 102 of 169 |
Territory & Borders 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total area | 7,741,220 km² | 2024 | 6 of 212 |
| Land area | 7,688,287 km² | 2024 | 6 of 212 |
| Length of coastline | 25,760 km | 2026 | 7 of 227 |
| Number of neighboring countries | 0 countries | 2026 | 155 of 223 |
| Length of land borders | 0 km | 2026 | 162 of 230 |
| Population density | 3.5 inh./km² | 2024 | 210 of 212 |
| Latitude of the country's center | -25.6 ° | 2026 | 220 of 232 |
| Landlocked country | Has sea access | 2026 | 183 countries out of 227 in the same category |
Terrain, Water & Climate 6
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renewable fresh water per person | 18,909 m³/inh. | 2022 | 32 of 181 |
| Average elevation | 330 m | 2026 | 107 of 166 |
| Highest point | 2,228 m | 2026 | 112 of 229 |
| Population living less than 5 m above sea level | 3.6 % | 2015 | 116 of 212 |
| Average annual rainfall | 534 mm | 2022 | 140 of 180 |
| Lowest point | -15 m | 2026 | 209 of 228 |
Land & Nature 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural land | 47.3 % | 2024 | 67 of 207 |
| Protected land areas | 22 % | 2025 | 76 of 210 |
| Forest cover | 17.4 % | 2024 | 138 of 210 |
| Arable land | 4.1 % | 2024 | 144 of 204 |
Democracy & Elections 13
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of adults with the right to vote | 100 % | 2025 | 1 of 173 |
| Free and fair elections index | 0.96 | 2025 | 3 of 173 |
| Participatory democracy index | 0.65 | 2025 | 5 of 173 |
| Minimum voting age | 18 yrs | 2026 | 12 of 222 |
| Liberal democracy index | 0.79 | 2025 | 12 of 173 |
| Civil society participation index | 0.93 | 2025 | 14 of 173 |
| Electoral democracy index | 0.84 | 2025 | 15 of 173 |
| Egalitarian democracy index | 0.73 | 2025 | 16 of 173 |
| Core civil society index | 0.88 | 2025 | 45 of 173 |
| Head of the executive chosen through multiparty elections | Executive from multiparty elections | 2025 | 141 countries out of 173 in the same category |
| Multiparty legislative elections | Multiparty legislative elections | 2025 | 158 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Multiparty national elections | Multiparty elections | 2025 | 148 countries out of 167 in the same category |
| Political regime | Liberal democracy | 2025 | 31 countries out of 173 in the same category |
Civil Liberties & Human Rights 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Index of individual liberties and equality before the law | 0.96 | 2025 | 20 of 173 |
| Freedom of expression index | 0.92 | 2025 | 22 of 173 |
| Protection from physical violence by the state (V-Dem) | 0.95 | 2025 | 27 of 174 |
| Academic freedom index | 0.86 | 2025 | 29 of 173 |
| Freedom of association index | 0.88 | 2025 | 32 of 173 |
| Human rights index (V-Dem) | 0.91 | 2025 | 32 of 173 |
| Political civil liberties index | 0.91 | 2025 | 33 of 173 |
| Private civil liberties index | 0.87 | 2025 | 44 of 173 |
| Equality of civil liberties across social groups | 1.33 | 2025 | 60 of 173 |
Governance & Rule of Law 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Judicial constraints on the executive index | 0.99 | 2025 | 1 of 173 |
| Rule of law index (V-Dem) | 0.99 | 2025 | 4 of 173 |
| Regulatory quality (WGI) | 1.67 | 2025 | 5 of 203 |
| Control of corruption (WGI) | 1.84 | 2025 | 10 of 205 |
| Corruption Perceptions Index | 77 pts | 2024 | 10 of 179 |
| Government effectiveness (WGI) | 1.75 | 2025 | 11 of 203 |
| Political corruption index | 0.03 | 2025 | 13 of 173 |
| Voice and accountability (WGI) | 1.42 | 2025 | 15 of 203 |
| Absence of corruption in the judiciary | 2.33 | 2025 | 16 of 173 |
| Rule of law (WGI) | 1.46 | 2025 | 20 of 205 |
| Political stability and absence of violence (WGI) | 0.78 | 2025 | 61 of 205 |
Women's rights 16
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share of women among ministers | 54.6 % | 2025 | 5 of 192 |
| Share of women in parliament | 46 % | 2025 | 10 of 192 |
| Year women gained the right to vote | 1,901 | 2025 | 188 of 189 |
| Paid maternity leave | 98 days or more of paid leave | 2025 | 121 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Paid paternity leave | 14 days or more of paid leave | 2025 | 60 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to vote | Right to vote granted to all women | 2025 | 189 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Women's right to take a job without permission | Same right as men | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to travel abroad | Same right as men | 2025 | 171 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal inheritance between sons and daughters | Equal rights for sons and daughters | 2025 | 146 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal pay for work of equal value | Written into law | 2025 | 98 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Equal property ownership rights | Equal rights for men and women | 2025 | 165 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Ban on gender discrimination in employment | Discrimination prohibited by law | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Femicide law | No specific provision | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on sexual harassment | One to three areas covered | 2025 | 151 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Law on domestic violence | Comprehensive law | 2025 | 93 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal quota for women on company boards | No mandatory quota | 2025 | 147 countries out of 186 in the same category |
Women's Legal Equality (Indices) 11
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's legal equality: access to employment | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: property and inheritance | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: parental leave and pregnancy | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: childcare | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: marriage | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: mobility | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: pay and occupations | 100 /100 | 2025 | 1 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: overall index | 91.9 /100 | 2025 | 7 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: entrepreneurship | 75 /100 | 2025 | 12 of 186 |
| Legal protection of women against violence | 68.8 /100 | 2025 | 15 of 186 |
| Women's legal equality: retirement | 75 /100 | 2025 | 84 of 186 |
LGBTQ+ rights 17
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| LGBT rights index (composite policy index) | 13.5 pts | 2025 | 27 of 194 |
| Joint adoption by a same-sex couple | Allowed | 2025 | 38 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Age of sexual consent: same-sex couples | Same as for different-sex couples | 2025 | 120 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal change of gender marker | Possible with a medical diagnosis | 2025 | 24 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Anti-LGBT hate crimes: aggravating circumstance | Varies by region | 2025 | 3 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on incitement to anti-LGBT hatred | Prohibited | 2025 | 52 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on non-consensual surgeries on intersex children | Not banned | 2025 | 182 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Ban on conversion therapies | Varies by region | 2025 | 3 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Laws limiting public LGBT expression (“propaganda”) | No restrictions | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex marriage and civil union | Legal marriage | 2025 | 38 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Death penalty for same-sex relations | No death penalty provided for | 2025 | 185 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection against employment discrimination (sexual orientation, gender identity) | Sexual orientation and gender identity protected | 2025 | 52 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection from discrimination in goods and services (LGBT) | Sexual orientation and gender identity protected | 2025 | 44 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Protection of sexual orientation and gender identity in the constitution | Not mentioned | 2025 | 180 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Legal recognition of a third gender | Legally recognized | 2025 | 19 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Same-sex sexual relations | Legal | 2025 | 130 countries out of 194 in the same category |
| Gender-affirming care: coverage and restrictions | Neither coverage nor national restriction | 2025 | 149 countries out of 194 in the same category |
Justice and security 5
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate | 0.9 per 100,000 | 2023 | 36 of 192 |
| United Nations Convention against Torture | State party | 2026 | 171 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) | State party | 2026 | 172 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court | State party | 2026 | 117 countries out of 202 in the same category |
| Legal status of the death penalty | Abolished for all crimes | 2026 | 112 countries out of 195 in the same category |
Health and reproductive rights 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maternal mortality | 2 per 100,000 | 2023 | 3 of 192 |
| Use of modern contraceptives | 64.7 % | 2016 | 34 of 181 |
| Adolescent birth rate | 6.4 per 1,000 | 2024 | 45 of 213 |
| Births attended by skilled health personnel | 96 % | 2020 | 128 of 204 |
Work and social rights 8
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal retirement age (women) | 67 yrs | 2026 | 2 of 78 |
| Legal retirement age (men) | 67 yrs | 2026 | 2 of 78 |
| Legal monthly minimum wage | $2,655 | 2024 | 4 of 168 |
| Statutory monthly minimum wage in purchasing power parity | $2,819 | 2024 | 6 of 168 |
| Employees covered by a collective agreement | 61.2 % | 2018 | 20 of 99 |
| Population covered by at least one social benefit | 94 % | 2022 | 36 of 210 |
| Non-respect of freedom of association and collective bargaining | 0.7 /10 | 2024 | 43 of 186 |
| Trade union membership rate | 13.7 % | 2018 | 78 of 137 |
Family & Nationality 9
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of civil majority | 18 yrs | 2026 | 21 of 187 |
| Years of residence required for naturalization | 4 yrs | 2026 | 139 of 152 |
| Dual nationality | Dual nationality recognised | 2026 | 78 countries out of 191 in the same category |
| Women's right to be head of household | Same right as men | 2025 | 157 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Women's right to divorce | Same right as men | 2025 | 142 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal framework on child marriage | All four conditions are met | 2025 | 45 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Nationality acquired by birth on the territory | Not acquired automatically by birth in the country | 2026 | 154 countries out of 192 in the same category |
| Wife's legal duty of obedience to her husband | No duty of obedience in the law | 2025 | 168 countries out of 186 in the same category |
| Legal status of polygamy | Not recognized (prohibited) | 2026 | 107 countries out of 167 in the same category |
Civic duties 4
| Indicator | Value | Year | World position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration of compulsory schooling | 11 yrs | 2025 | 61 of 194 |
| Age of entry into primary school | 5 yrs | 2025 | 184 of 207 |
| Compulsory military service | No compulsory military service | 2025 | 64 countries out of 134 in the same category |
| Compulsory voting | Voting compulsory by law | 2026 | 27 countries out of 226 in the same category |
Frequently asked questions
How many people live in Australia?
Australia has about 27,614,411 inhabitants (2025), ranking 55 worldwide out of 213 countries.
What is the GDP per capita of Australia?
GDP per capita is $65,130 /inh. (2025): Australia ranks 18 out of 211 countries.
What is the inflation rate in Australia?
Annual inflation is 2.9 % (2025); Australia ranks 92 out of 191 (ranked from lowest to highest).
What is the unemployment rate in Australia?
The unemployment rate is 4.1 % (2025); Australia ranks 69 out of 184 (ranked from lowest to highest).
Where does Australia stand in its region (Oceania)?
GDP per capita: Australia has $65,130 /inh., above the regional median (Oceania: $8,489 /inh.).
Where do the figures on Australia come from?
The data comes from public sources (World Bank, CIA World Factbook…), cited on each indicator page, with the year of each value.
Rank is the position in the world ranking for each indicator (the ranking direction is given on the indicator's page). Sources and update dates are on each indicator's page.