Australia

Commonwealth of Australia

"A vast island continent known for its unique wildlife, Outback desert, and vibrant coastal cities."

Australasia
UN Member
G20
OECD
AUKUS
Five Eyes

Overview

Key information and facts

Government type

Federal Parliamentary Constitutional Monarchy

Capital City

Canberra

-35.27°, 149.13°

Official Languages

English

Population

26.66M

Total Area

7.69M km²

Population Density

3.47 people per km²

Currency

Australian dollar

$

Week Start

monday

Driving Side

left

Society

Key social and demographic indicators

#54
26,658,948

Total Population+2.4%

2023
#16
83.1 years

Life Expectancy

2023
#40
86.6%

Urban Population

2023
#142
1.50

Fertility Rate

2023
#16
97.1%

Internet Users

2023

Economy

Economic and financial indicators

#13
$1.7T

GDP+3.4%

2023
#12
$64.8K

GDP per Capita

2023
#91
3.2%

Inflation

2024
#62
4.1%

Unemployment Rate

2024
#74
34.3

Gini Index

2018

Frequently Asked Questions About Australia

What is the capital of Australia?

Australia's capital city is Canberra.

What is the population of Australia?

As of 2023, the estimated population of Australia is approximately 26.66M people. This makes it the 54th most populous country out of 192 states.

How large is Australia?

Australia spans a total area of approximately 7,692,024 square kilometers (2,969,905.85 square miles).

Which continent is Australia in?

Australia is located in Oceania, specifically within the Australasia subregion.

What is the GDP of Australia?

According to estimates from 2023, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Australia is approximately $1.73T USD. This ranks Australia as the 13th largest economy out of 191 sovereign states worldwide.

Note: The information on this page has been compiled from authoritative sources. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, please note that some figures may not be current or entirely precise.