Australia GDP Per Capita (2026)
Australia has a developed economy with major contributions from services, mining, energy, finance, construction, education, agriculture, and international trade. GDP per capita is particularly useful for Australia because its relatively modest population is combined with substantial national economic output. The measure helps show how economic production translates into output per resident and provides a different perspective from total GDP. Explore Australia’s latest GDP per capita data, historical performance, growth patterns, and comparisons with other economies below.
GDP Per Capita 2026
$75,648
Est. in USD
World Rank
#12
Out of 195 countries
Change vs 2025
+14.0%
+$9,296
Oceania Rank
#1
Out of 14 countries
1. Australia GDP Per Capita in 2026
Australia records a strong level of economic output per person, supported by productive service industries, abundant natural resources, advanced infrastructure, and a skilled workforce. GDP per capita adjusts total national production for population, allowing Australia to be compared more consistently with countries of very different sizes. It offers a useful measure of economic output per resident while total GDP remains the better indicator of the country’s overall economic scale.
2. Australia GDP Per Capita Growth (1980–2026)
3. Australia GDP Per Capita (Historical Data)
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $75,648 | +14.0% |
| 2025 | $66,352 | +1.0% |
| 2024 | $65,701 | +1.3% |
| 2023 | $64,851 | -1.4% |
| 2022 | $65,776 | +2.1% |
| 2021 | $64,411 | +20.8% |
| 2020 | $53,322 | -2.2% |
| 2019 | $54,544 | -3.6% |
| 2018 | $56,573 | +1.0% |
| 2017 | $55,994 | +7.7% |
| 2016 | $51,985 | +0.6% |
| 2015 | $51,652 | -16.5% |
| 2014 | $61,890 | -5.5% |
| 2013 | $65,526 | -4.7% |
| 2012 | $68,734 | +1.8% |
| 2011 | $67,509 | +18.9% |
| 2010 | $56,757 | +23.6% |
| 2009 | $45,927 | -6.9% |
| 2008 | $49,335 | +8.9% |
| 2007 | $45,296 | +19.0% |
| 2006 | $38,050 | +4.8% |
| 2005 | $36,320 | +10.3% |
| 2004 | $32,914 | +20.4% |
| 2003 | $27,337 | +25.7% |
| 2002 | $21,740 | +11.3% |
| 2001 | $19,538 | -6.7% |
| 2000 | $20,952 | -4.0% |
| 1999 | $21,814 | +6.8% |
| 1998 | $20,430 | -11.5% |
| 1997 | $23,075 | -0.6% |
| 1996 | $23,203 | +10.7% |
| 1995 | $20,960 | +6.0% |
| 1994 | $19,778 | +13.1% |
| 1993 | $17,481 | -3.6% |
| 1992 | $18,138 | -3.0% |
| 1991 | $18,695 | -1.1% |
| 1990 | $18,903 | +3.7% |
| 1989 | $18,232 | +12.1% |
| 1988 | $16,266 | +25.0% |
| 1987 | $13,015 | +15.6% |
| 1986 | $11,259 | +2.5% |
| 1985 | $10,981 | -12.8% |
| 1984 | $12,591 | +8.5% |
| 1983 | $11,607 | -5.2% |
| 1982 | $12,250 | -2.3% |
| 1981 | $12,544 | +13.8% |
| 1980 | $11,021 | — |
4. Australia GDP Per Capita Growth
1-Year Change
+14.0%
(2025 to 2026)
5-Year Change
+17.4%
(2021 to 2026)
10-Year Change
+45.5%
(2016 to 2026)
20-Year Change
+98.8%
(2006 to 2026)
Australia’s GDP per capita has developed through periods of commodity-led expansion, investment growth, service-sector development, and changing domestic demand. Movements in resource prices, employment, population growth, inflation, exchange rates, and global trade conditions can affect the indicator from year to year. Historical data provides a broader perspective on how output per resident has changed and helps distinguish temporary economic movements from longer-term trends in Australia’s productive performance.
5. Australia GDP Per Capita vs Oceania and World
Australia
$75,648
Oceania Average
$19,336
World Average
$25,179
$0
$37,824
$75,648
USD
Australia’s GDP per capita is approximately
291.2%
above the
Oceania average
and
200.4%
above the world average.
6. Australia GDP Per Capita Ranking in Oceania
| Rank | Country | GDP Per Capita (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Australia | $75,648 |
| #2 | New Zealand | $52,023 |
| #3 | Palau | $21,571 |
| #4 | Nauru | $16,053 |
| #5 | Marshall Islands | $9,677 |
| #6 | Tonga | $7,238 |
| #7 | Fiji | $6,802 |
7. GDP vs GDP Per Capita in Australia
Australia GDP (Nominal)
$2.12 Trillion
(2026)
Australia GDP Per Capita
$75,648
(2026)
Australia’s total GDP reflects the size of all economic production generated nationally, while GDP per capita divides that output by the population. Because Australia has a comparatively smaller population than many major economies, the per-capita measure can present a different picture from total GDP rankings. Using both indicators together helps assess the country’s overall economic importance as well as the level of production generated for each resident.
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8. Australia GDP Per Capita Forecast
| Year | GDP Per Capita (USD) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $77,823 | +2.9% |
| 2028 | $79,736 | +2.5% |
| 2029 | $81,810 | +2.6% |
| 2030 | $84,348 | +3.1% |
Australia GDP per capita is projected to reach $84,348 by 2030, representing a 11.5% increase from the 2026 level.
9. Australia GDP Per Capita: Key Findings
Australia GDP per capita is estimated at $75,648 in 2026.
It ranks #12 globally and #1 in Oceania.
GDP per capita increased by 14.0% compared with 2025.
Over the last 5 years, GDP per capita grew by 17.4%.
Over the last 10 years, GDP per capita grew by 45.5%.
It is approximately 291.2% above the Oceania average.
It is approximately 200.4% above the world average.
The forecast reaches $84,348 by 2030, 11.5% above the 2026 level.
10. What Is GDP Per Capita?
GDP per capita is the total economic output of a country divided by its population.
GDP Per Capita
=
GDP
÷
Population
It helps measure the average economic output per person and is widely used to compare economic performance across countries. Higher values generally indicate greater economic output per resident.
11. Methodology and Data Sources
Primary Source:
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Additional Sources:
World Bank,
United Nations
Population Source:
UN Population Division
Currency:
Current USD (Nominal)
Update Frequency:
Annually
Last Updated:
September 2026
12. Australia GDP Per Capita FAQs
Australia GDP per capita is estimated at $75,648 in 2026.
Australia ranks #12 globally and #1 in Oceania by GDP per capita.
Yes. GDP per capita increased by approximately 14.0% compared with 2025.
Australia GDP per capita was approximately $51,652 in 2015.
Australia GDP per capita is approximately 291.2% above the Oceania average.
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Disclaimer:
All data are estimates based on IMF, World Bank,
United Nations and related economic datasets.
Figures may differ from official national statistics.