Australia 2018
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2018
Key Economic Indicators (2018)
GDP (Current USD)
$1.43 trillion
↑ 7.71% vs 2017GDP per Capita
$57,196.42
↑ 6.11% vs 2017GDP Growth (Annual %)
2.88%
↑ 0.60pp vs 2017Inflation Rate (CPI %)
1.91%
↓ 0.04pp vs 2017Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2017 | 2018 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $1.33 trillion | $1.43 trillion | +7.71% |
| GDP per Capita | $53,901.71 | $57,196.42 | +6.11% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 2.28% | 2.88% | +0.60pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 1.95% | 1.91% | -0.04pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 5.59% | 5.30% | -0.29pp |
All Economic Indicators (2018)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $1.43 trillion
- GDP per Capita
- $57,196.42
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 2.88%
- Gross National Income
- $1.38 trillion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 1.91%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 1.87%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 5.30%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- 3.33%
Trade & Investment
- Exports (Goods & Services)
- N/A
- Imports (Goods & Services)
- N/A
- FDI Inflow
- N/A
- FDI Outflow
- N/A
Balance & Debt
- Current Account Balance (% GDP)
- -2.56%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2018, Australia's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $1.43 trillion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Australia for 2018 is $57,196.42. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the country's GDP by its population.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in Australia for 2018 is 1.91%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Australia's annual GDP growth rate for 2018 is 2.88%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Australia for 2018 is 5.30%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.