GDP per capita (current LCU) (UNESCO Institute) in Australia
Australia: GDP per capita (current LCU) (UNESCO Institute) was 98,242 current LCU in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
98,242 current LCU
Change on year
up 2.0%
World rank
109th
of 211 countries
All-time high
98,242 current LCU
in 2024
All-time low
2,951 current LCU
in 1970
Years of data
55
1970–2024
GDP per capita in Australia, 1970–2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gdp per capita in Australia is 98,242 current LCU, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 55 years on record.
That represents a change of up 2.0% on the previous year and up 44.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp per capita in Australia peaked at 98,242 current LCU in 2024 and was at its lowest, 2,951 current LCU, in 1970.
Australia ranks 109th of 211 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GDP per capita (current LCU) (UNESCO Institute) in Australia, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 2,951 current LCU | — |
| 1971 | 3,121 current LCU | +5.8% |
| 1972 | 3,381 current LCU | +8.3% |
| 1973 | 3,724 current LCU | +10.1% |
| 1974 | 4,399 current LCU | +18.1% |
| 1975 | 5,129 current LCU | +16.6% |
| 1976 | 5,940 current LCU | +15.8% |
| 1977 | 6,779 current LCU | +14.1% |
| 1978 | 7,317 current LCU | +7.9% |
| 1979 | 8,182 current LCU | +11.8% |
| 1980 | 9,162 current LCU | +12.0% |
| 1981 | 10,210 current LCU | +11.4% |
| 1982 | 11,582 current LCU | +13.4% |
| 1983 | 12,305 current LCU | +6.2% |
| 1984 | 13,716 current LCU | +11.5% |
| 1985 | 14,916 current LCU | +8.7% |
| 1986 | 16,286 current LCU | +9.2% |
| 1987 | 17,608 current LCU | +8.1% |
| 1988 | 19,633 current LCU | +11.5% |
| 1989 | 21,903 current LCU | +11.6% |
| 1990 | 23,715 current LCU | +8.3% |
| 1991 | 24,030 current LCU | +1.3% |
| 1992 | 24,217 current LCU | +0.8% |
| 1993 | 25,190 current LCU | +4.0% |
| 1994 | 26,206 current LCU | +4.0% |
| 1995 | 27,540 current LCU | +5.1% |
| 1996 | 29,025 current LCU | +5.4% |
| 1997 | 30,216 current LCU | +4.1% |
| 1998 | 31,667 current LCU | +4.8% |
| 1999 | 33,053 current LCU | +4.4% |
| 2000 | 34,825 current LCU | +5.4% |
| 2001 | 36,701 current LCU | +5.4% |
| 2002 | 38,802 current LCU | +5.7% |
| 2003 | 40,724 current LCU | +5.0% |
| 2004 | 43,350 current LCU | +6.4% |
| 2005 | 45,866 current LCU | +5.8% |
| 2006 | 48,877 current LCU | +6.6% |
| 2007 | 52,287 current LCU | +7.0% |
| 2008 | 55,514 current LCU | +6.2% |
| 2009 | 58,153 current LCU | +4.8% |
| 2010 | 59,202 current LCU | +1.8% |
| 2011 | 63,498 current LCU | +7.3% |
| 2012 | 66,014 current LCU | +4.0% |
| 2013 | 66,468 current LCU | +0.7% |
| 2014 | 68,127 current LCU | +2.5% |
| 2015 | 68,196 current LCU | +0.1% |
| 2016 | 68,535 current LCU | +0.5% |
| 2017 | 71,471 current LCU | +4.3% |
| 2018 | 73,790 current LCU | +3.2% |
| 2019 | 76,863 current LCU | +4.2% |
| 2020 | 77,260 current LCU | +0.5% |
| 2021 | 81,206 current LCU | +5.1% |
| 2022 | 89,578 current LCU | +10.3% |
| 2023 | 96,332 current LCU | +7.5% |
| 2024 | 98,242 current LCU | +2.0% |
Australia compared with similar countries
- Australia's 98,242 current LCU is above the median for high income countries, which is 67,855 current LCU, 1.4× the median. (82 countries reporting)
- Australia's 98,242 current LCU is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 88,147 current LCU, 1.1× the median. (36 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5,092 current LCU | 2,951 current LCU | 8,182 current LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 14,732 current LCU | 9,162 current LCU | 21,903 current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 27,486 current LCU | 23,715 current LCU | 33,053 current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 45,510 current LCU | 34,825 current LCU | 58,153 current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 68,217 current LCU | 59,202 current LCU | 76,863 current LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 88,524 current LCU | 77,260 current LCU | 98,242 current LCU | 5 |
Countries ranked near Australia
More population data for Australia
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.5057 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.5755 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.5057 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.2553 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 32,193 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.8589 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate 0.2773 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate 0.503 (2100)
- Population density 5.61 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 2.09 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp per capita in Australia?
- Gdp per capita in Australia was 98,242 current LCU in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest gdp per capita recorded in Australia?
- The highest recorded value was 98,242 current LCU in 2024.
- What is the lowest gdp per capita recorded in Australia?
- The lowest recorded value was 2,951 current LCU in 1970.
- How does Australia rank for gdp per capita?
- Australia ranks 109th out of 211 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gdp per capita rising or falling in Australia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 44.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Australia data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of GDP per capita (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release