Australia: economy and key statistics
Australia is number 15 in the 311 Nations Index, with a GDP of $1.80 trillion in 2025. GDP per person is $65,130. The economy grew by 1.4% in 2025. Unemployment is 4.1%. The economy is 67% services, 24% industry, 2% agriculture. In 311 Institute directories: 205 R&D labs, 13 startups, 38 investors, 6 Titans.
Part of the 311 Nations Index (311institute.com). Last updated .
National power
Australia is number 21 in the 311 National Power Index, scoring 55.4 out of 100: economic 77, technology 33, military 46 and human capital 71.
Economy at a glance
| Indicator | Latest figure | Year |
|---|---|---|
| GDP | $1.80 trillion | 2025 |
| GDP (purchasing power) | $1.99 trillion | 2025 |
| GDP per person | $65,130 | 2025 |
| Economic growth | +1.4% | 2025 |
| Inflation | 2.9% | 2025 |
| Unemployment | 4.1% | 2025 |
| Population | 27.6 million | 2025 |
| Labour force | 15.1 million | 2025 |
| Services share of GDP | 67% | 2025 |
| Industry share of GDP | 24% | 2025 |
| Manufacturing share of GDP | 5% | 2025 |
| Agriculture share of GDP | 2% | 2025 |
| Exports share of GDP | 23% | 2025 |
| Foreign direct investment | 2.0% of GDP | 2025 |
| High-tech share of manufactured exports | 25% | 2024 |
| Internet users | 96% of people | 2024 |
R&D labs
Largest companies in Australia
Startups in Australia
Investors in Australia
- Blackbird Ventures
- Australian Government Future Fund
- Innovation Collaboration Centre
- Queensland Investment Corporation
- Tattarang
- BBRC
Main export industries
Australia exported goods worth about $340.9bn in 2024. Its biggest export industries:
- Mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation: $113.1bn (33.2% of goods exports)
- Ores, slag and ash: $95.9bn (28.1% of goods exports)
- Natural, cultured pearls: $24.7bn (7.3% of goods exports)
- Meat and edible meat offal: $14.0bn (4.1% of goods exports)
- Cereals: $8.3bn (2.4% of goods exports)
Source: UN Comtrade, goods only (services exports are not included).
Other economies in Oceania
- New Zealand (#53)
- Papua New Guinea (#111)
- Fiji (#162)
- Solomon Islands (#185)
- Vanuatu (#188)
- Samoa (#189)
- Tonga (#194)
- Micronesia (#195)
- Kiribati (#196)
- Palau (#197)
- Marshall Islands (#198)
- Naoero (#199)
- Tuvalu (#200)
Questions and answers
How big is the economy of Australia?
Australia had a GDP of $1.80 trillion in 2025, ranking number 15 in the 311 Nations Index.
What is GDP per person in Australia?
GDP per person in Australia was $65,130 in 2025.
How fast is the economy of Australia growing?
The economy of Australia grew by 1.4% in 2025.
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0).
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