Total population in Australia
In 2025, the total population (number of people) in Australia was 26,974,026 people, up from 26,713,205 people in 2024. Explore the historical series and compare Australia with other economies below.
Total population
Number of people
Australia
| Year | People |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 26 974 026 |
| 2024 | 26 713 205 |
| 2023 | 26 451 124 |
| 2022 | 26 200 984 |
| 2021 | 25 956 417 |
| 2020 | 25 743 791 |
| 2019 | 25 482 714 |
| 2018 | 25 119 706 |
| 2017 | 24 731 038 |
| 2016 | 24 329 963 |
| 2015 | 23 948 002 |
| 2014 | 23 595 601 |
| 2013 | 23 236 270 |
| 2012 | 22 852 644 |
| 2011 | 22 479 775 |
| 2010 | 22 141 580 |
| 2009 | 21 783 011 |
| 2008 | 21 370 589 |
| 2007 | 20 954 549 |
| 2006 | 20 590 559 |
| 2005 | 20 294 490 |
| 2004 | 20 046 677 |
| 2003 | 19 819 454 |
| 2002 | 19 595 355 |
| 2001 | 19 365 433 |
| 2000 | 19 132 471 |
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About this indicator
Total population refers to all residents of a country or territory, regardless of legal status or citizenship. It reflects demographic dynamics driven by births, deaths, and migration.
Population data are essential for calculating per capita indicators and for understanding the scale of an economy, its labor force, and its social services demand. Changes in population size have direct implications for economic growth potential, fiscal sustainability, and resource allocation.
This indicator is measured at mid-year (July 1) and expressed in number of people.
Population data are essential for calculating per capita indicators and for understanding the scale of an economy, its labor force, and its social services demand. Changes in population size have direct implications for economic growth potential, fiscal sustainability, and resource allocation.
This indicator is measured at mid-year (July 1) and expressed in number of people.
Sources and updates
Data sources
The data for this indicator are drawn from the United Nations (UN) World Population Prospects database.
Last update
This indicator was last updated on Econorama on 18 June 2026 and reflects the latest data available from the underlying sources at that time.