Population: 26 million
Australia has a population of 26 million. Explore demographic data on our interactive map.
GDP: $1.72 trillion
Gross Domestic Product of Australia is $1.72 trillion ($65,400 per capita).
Capital: Canberra
The capital city of Australia is Canberra. Currency: Australian Dollar (AUD).
Languages: English
Official/main languages: English. Area: 7,692,024 km². Continent: Oceania.
Australia Overview
Australia (🇦🇺) is located in Oceania with a total area of 7,692,024 km². The country has a population of 26 million and its capital is Canberra.
Economy
- GDP: $1.72 trillion
- GDP per capita: $65,400
- Currency: Australian Dollar (AUD)
Key Facts
- Capital: Canberra
- Languages: English
- Area: 7,692,024 km²
- Continent: Oceania
How to read this Australia profile
Use the population of 26 million together with the area of 7,692,024 km² to understand the country's scale. GDP of $1.72 trillion and GDP per capita of $65,400 describe different economic measures and should not be treated as household income. Values are rounded reference figures rather than a live census.
Reading weather and disaster maps for Australia
These guides explain how to read source products, compare observations with forecasts, and recognize coverage limits. They are explanatory references, not current local alerts or emergency instructions. Each guide links to the original authorities and distinguishes their products from the layers available in PocketWorld.
- Reading Australian tropical cyclone track maps
The forecast path of a cyclone centre is not the full area of possible impacts.
- Australia bushfire maps and danger ratings
A forecast fire-danger rating is not an active-fire marker; an active-fire marker is not an official warning.
Scope and freshness of the Australia profile
The profile brings together rounded demographic and economic reference values for Australia, its capital Canberra, and its place in Oceania. Indicators can come from different reporting years, so changes in population, prices or exchange rates may not appear at the same time. The values are useful for comparison and geographic exploration, not as a live official statistical release.
Open the linked map to compare Australia with other countries and current PocketWorld layers. For legal, financial, census or policy decisions, verify the latest figure with the responsible national statistics office and the named source dataset.
Australia data sources and update scope
This Australia profile is a curated reference snapshot assembled from public demographic and economic datasets. Reporting years can differ between indicators; verify time-sensitive decisions with the country's official statistics agency. PocketWorld's linked map layers update independently from these profile values.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Australia?
The population of Australia is approximately 26 million.
What is the GDP of Australia?
The GDP of Australia is approximately $1.72 trillion, which translates to $65,400 per capita.
What is the capital of Australia?
The capital of Australia is Canberra.