Australia Population
27.6M▲ +0.4M
Dec 2025 · Annual
Australia's total population rose to 27.6 million in 2025, up from 27.2 million in 2024. The figure marked a new all-time high for the series, which dates back to 1960. The previous record was set in 2025 itself.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27.6M | 27.2M | 27.6MDec 2025 | 10.3MDec 1960 | 1960 – 2025 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age Dependency Ratio | 55.7% | 55.2% | 63.2% | 48.1% | Dec 2025 | Annual |
| Working-Age Population | 17.7M | 17.5M | 17.7M | 6.3M | Dec 2025 | Annual |
About this series
Population in Australia averaged 21.6M from 1960 until 2025, reaching an all-time high of 27.6M in Dec 2025 and a record low of 10.3M in Dec 1960. The series is reported yearly with history from 1960.
Total population counts all residents of Australia regardless of legal status or citizenship. The data is reported annually in millions. The series spans from 1960 to the present, providing a long-term view of demographic change.
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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