Population: 26 million
Australia has a population of 26 million. Explore demographic data on our interactive globe.
GDP: $1.72 trillion
Gross Domestic Product of Australia is $1.72 trillion ($65,400 per capita).
Capital: Canberra
The capital city of Australia is Canberra. Currency: Australian Dollar (AUD).
Languages: English
Official/main languages: English. Area: 7,692,024 km². Continent: Oceania.
Australia Overview
Australia (🇦🇺) is located in Oceania with a total area of 7,692,024 km². The country has a population of 26 million and its capital is Canberra.
Economy
- GDP: $1.72 trillion
- GDP per capita: $65,400
- Currency: Australian Dollar (AUD)
Key Facts
- Capital: Canberra
- Languages: English
- Area: 7,692,024 km²
- Continent: Oceania
How to read this Australia profile
Use the population of 26 million together with the area of 7,692,024 km² to understand the country's scale. GDP of $1.72 trillion and GDP per capita of $65,400 describe different economic measures and should not be treated as household income. Values are rounded reference figures rather than a live census.
Scope and freshness of the Australia profile
The profile brings together rounded demographic and economic reference values for Australia, its capital Canberra, and its place in Oceania. Indicators can come from different reporting years, so changes in population, prices or exchange rates may not appear at the same time. The values are useful for comparison and geographic exploration, not as a live official statistical release.
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Australia data sources and update scope
This Australia profile is a curated reference snapshot assembled from public demographic and economic datasets. Reporting years can differ between indicators; verify time-sensitive decisions with the country's official statistics agency. PocketWorld's linked map layers update independently from these profile values.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Australia?
The population of Australia is approximately 26 million.
What is the GDP of Australia?
The GDP of Australia is approximately $1.72 trillion, which translates to $65,400 per capita.
What is the capital of Australia?
The capital of Australia is Canberra.