Australia Current Account to GDP
-2.7%▼ −0.37 pt
Dec 2025 · Annual
Australia's current account deficit narrowed to 2.68% of GDP in 2025 from a revised 2.31% in 2024. The deficit remains well below the all-time low of -7.55% recorded in 2007 and remains far from the all-time high of 2.45% reached in 2021. The series begins in 1989.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -2.7% | -2.3% | 2.4%Dec 2021 | -7.6%Dec 2007 | 1989 – 2025 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FDI Inflows | $36.5B | $53.7B | $68.7B | $-25.1B | Dec 2025 | Annual |
| Exchange Rate | 1.44 per USD | 1.42 per USD | 2.00 per USD | 0.67 per USD | Jul 2026 | Monthly |
About this series
Current Account to GDP in Australia averaged -3.5% from 1989 until 2025, reaching an all-time high of 2.4% in Dec 2021 and a record low of -7.6% in Dec 2007. The series is reported yearly with history from 1989.
The current account balance as a percentage of GDP measures Australia's net international trade and income flows relative to its economic output. It is reported annually as a percentage of GDP. The series spans from 1989 to 2025.
Source & methodology
We use primary economic sources for every country. See our methodology page for how we source and verify this data.
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