Australia
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Canberra
27,614,411
7,692,024 km²
Australian dollar
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Australia is located in Australia and New Zealand. Its capital is Canberra, and it has a population of 27,614,411 people (reference year: 2025). The country covers an area of 7,692,024 square kilometers (approximately 2,969,907 square miles). Its currency is Australian dollar. The population density is approximately 4 people per square kilometer.
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Australia at a glance
Oceania
4 / km²
7,692,024 km²
Approximately 2,969,907 mi² (square miles)
Canberra
Economy of Australia
Latest available economic indicators from the World Bank.
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Source: World Bank Open Data
Demographic indicators
Latest available data from the World Bank.
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Source: World Bank Open Data
How this country has changed over time
Historical World Bank data. Each indicator shows its available years.
Source: World Bank Open Data
Population and society indicators
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Source: World Bank Open Data
Health and education indicators
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per 1,000 live births
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of GDP
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of GDP
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Source: World Bank Open Data
Environment and energy indicators
Latest available indicators from the World Bank.
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tonnes CO₂ per person
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of land area
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of total final energy consumption
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of population
Source: World Bank Open Data
Consumer goods and services price level
International price level comparison indicator from the World Bank.
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This index supports comparisons between countries. It is not a monthly cost in euros or dollars and does not provide individual rent or product prices.
Source: World Bank Open Data
Price levels by category
Comparison with the EU-27 average (EU = 100).
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A value of 120 means prices are 20% above the EU average. These are comparative indices, not amounts in euros.
Source: Eurostat
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Frequently asked questions about Australia
What is the capital of Australia?
The capital of Australia is Canberra.
What is the population of Australia?
Australia has 27,614,411 inhabitants (reference year: 2025).
What is the area of Australia in square kilometers and square miles?
Australia has a total area of 7,692,024 square kilometers (km²), equivalent to approximately 2,969,907 square miles (sq mi).
What currency is used in Australia?
The currency of Australia is Australian dollar.