East Asia & Pacific
Australia Population
Total population based on the de facto definition.
Latest Value
27.2M
As of 2024
YoY Change
+2.0%
2023 → 2024
Record High
27.2M
Recorded in 2024
Record Low
10.3M
Recorded in 1960
10-Year Average
25.4M
2015–2024
Data Range
1960–2024
65 data points
Source
World Bank
Code: SP.POP.TOTL
Historical Trend
1960 – 2024
Analysis
Australia's population has been steadily increasing, with the latest data showing a total of 27,196,800 people in 2024. This growth can be attributed to a combination of natural increase and net overseas migration. The country's population growth rate has significant implications for its economy, infrastructure, and social services.
Historical Data
| Value | YoY Change | Change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 27.2M | 537K | +2.0% |
| 2023 | 26.7M | 641K | +2.5% |
| 2022 | 26.0M | 333K | +1.3% |
| 2021 | 25.7M | 36K | +0.1% |
| 2020 | 25.6M | 314K | +1.2% |
| 2019 | 25.3M | 372K | +1.5% |
| 2018 | 25.0M | 371K | +1.5% |
| 2017 | 24.6M | 402K | +1.7% |
| 2016 | 24.2M | 375K | +1.6% |
| 2015 | 23.8M | 340K | +1.4% |
Source: World Bank Open Data · 1960–2024
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