Inflation Rate in Australia remained unchanged at 2.40 percent in the first quarter of 2025 from 2.40 percent in the fourth quarter of 2024. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Australia Inflation Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Australia inflation rate for 2023 was 5.60%, a 1% decline from 2022.

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<li>Australia inflation rate for 2022 was <strong>6.59%</strong>, a <strong>3.73% increase</strong> from 2021.</li>
<li>Australia inflation rate for 2021 was <strong>2.86%</strong>, a <strong>2.02% increase</strong> from 2020.</li>
<li>Australia inflation rate for 2020 was <strong>0.85%</strong>, a <strong>0.76% decline</strong> from 2019.</li>
</ul>Inflation as measured by the consumer price index reflects the annual percentage change in the cost to the average consumer of acquiring a basket of goods and services that may be fixed or changed at specified intervals, such as yearly. The Laspeyres formula is generally used.

The statistic shows the inflation rate in Australia from 1987 to 2023, with projections up until 2030. The inflation rate is calculated using the price increase of a defined product basket. This product basket contains products and services, on which the average consumer spends money throughout the year. They include expenses for groceries, clothes, rent, power, telecommunications, recreational activities and raw materials (e.g. gas, oil), as well as federal fees and taxes. In 2023, the average inflation rate in Australia was at about 5.62 percent compared to the previous year. Australia's economy Australia has one of the world’s largest economies and is a significant global importer and exporter. It is also labeled as one of the G20 countries, also known as the Group of Twenty, which consists of 20 major economies around the globe. The Australian economy is highly dependent on its mining sector as well as its agricultural sector in order to grow, and it exports the majority of these goods to eastern Asian countries, most prominently China. Large quantities of exports have helped Australia maintain a stable economy and furthered economic expansion, despite being affected by several economic obstacles. Australia’s GDP has seen a significant increase over the past decade, more than doubling its value, and experienced a rather quick recovery from the 2008 financial crisis, which indicates that the country experienced economic growth as well as higher productivity. One of the primary reasons is the further development of the nation’s mining industry coupled with the expansion and success of many Australian mining companies.

In December 2023, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in Adelaide, Australia recorded a change of 4.8 percent, higher than any other capital city in the country. The CPI measures household inflation. Hobart and Perth saw the lowest change with around three percent.

Break Even Inflation Rate: 10-Year data was reported at 2.160 % in Mar 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 2.320 % for Dec 2024. Break Even Inflation Rate: 10-Year data is updated quarterly, averaging 2.620 % from Dec 1985 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 157 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 9.370 % in Mar 1989 and a record low of 0.660 % in Mar 2020. Break Even Inflation Rate: 10-Year data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Reserve Bank of Australia. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.I067: Breakeven Inflation Rate. The Breakeven 10 Year Inflation Rate is measured by the Reserve Bank of Australia using Commonwealth government securities. For data since 1996, the RBA uses interpolation and projection of the yield curve to estimate both nominal and inflation-indexed bond yields with an exact 10-year maturity. Prior to 1996, these adjustments are not made and the nominal and inflation-indexed bond yields used to derive the series may not reflect ideal 10-year maturities. [COVID-19-IMPACT]

The Consumer Price Index in Australia increased 0.90 percent in March of 2025 over the previous month. This dataset provides - Australia Inflation Rate QoQ - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

In 2020, the GDP shrunk by 2.4 percent in Australia, and inflation was at an all-time low at 0.9 percent over the last 20 years. In 2021, the GDP is predicted to grow by 4.5 percent, and inflation to grow by 1.7 percent. According to the forecast, the Gross Domestic Product and inflation will grow weakly over the next five years in Australia.

Cost of food in Australia increased 3.20 percent in March of 2025 over the same month in the previous year. This dataset provides - Australia Inflation Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Over the twelve months preceding December 2023 quarter, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in Australia grew 4.1 percent. This is a drop of 3.7 percent from the previous December. The CPI measures the average change in prices of a fixed basket of goods and services, purchased by household residents in Australia's eight state and territory capital cities.

Australia: Inflation forecast: The latest value from 2030 is 2.48 percent, a decline from 2.5 percent in 2029. In comparison, the world average is 3.65 percent, based on data from 182 countries. Historically, the average for Australia from 1989 to 2030 is 2.83 percent. The minimum value, -0.3 percent, was reached in 1997 while the maximum of 7.83 percent was recorded in 2022.

Inflation Expectations in Australia decreased to 4.10 percent in May from 4.20 percent in April of 2025. This dataset provides - Australia Inflation Expectations- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Inflation Rate in Japan remained unchanged at 3.60 percent in April. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Japan Inflation Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Graph and download economic data for Inflation, consumer prices for Australia (FPCPITOTLZGAUS) from 1960 to 2024 about Australia, consumer, CPI, inflation, price index, indexes, and price.

Core consumer prices in Australia increased 2.90 percent in March of 2025 over the same month in the previous year. This dataset provides - Australia Core Inflation Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Key information about Australia Consumer Price Index CPI growth

• Australia Consumer Price Index (CPI) growth was measured at 2.4 % YoY in Dec 2024, compared with a rate of 2.9 % in the previous quarter.
• Australia Consumer Price Index growth data is updated quarterly, available from Dec 1987 to Dec 2024, with an averaged number of 2.5 % YoY.
• The data reached an all-time high of 8.5 % YoY in Mar 1990 and a record low of -0.3 % YoY in Jun 2020.

This dataset provides values for INFLATION RATE reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

In April 2025, global inflation rates and central bank interest rates showed significant variation across major economies. Most economies initiated interest rate cuts from mid-2024 due to declining inflationary pressures. The U.S., UK, and EU central banks followed a consistent pattern of regular rate reductions throughout late 2024. In early 2025, Russia maintained the highest interest rate at 21 percent, while Japan retained the lowest at 0.5 percent. Varied inflation rates across major economies The inflation landscape varies considerably among major economies. China had the lowest inflation rate at -0.1 percent in April 2025. In contrast, Russia maintained a high inflation rate of 10.2 percent. These figures align with broader trends observed in early 2025, where China had the lowest inflation rate among major developed and emerging economies, while Russia's rate remained the highest. Central bank responses and economic indicators Central banks globally implemented aggressive rate hikes throughout 2022-23 to combat inflation. The European Central Bank exemplified this trend, raising rates from 0 percent in January 2022 to 4.5 percent by September 2023. A coordinated shift among major central banks began in mid-2024, with the ECB, Bank of England, and Federal Reserve initiating rate cuts, with forecasts suggesting further cuts through 2025 and 2026.

2022 and 2023 saw inflation rates rise all over the world, especially spurred by effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and Russia's invasion of Ukraine. With its hyperinflation, Argentina was predicted to have the highest inflation rate of the countries included here both in 2023, 2024, and 2025. On the other hand, China's inflation rate was estimated to only reach one percent in 2024.

The real interest rate in Australia decreased by 1.8 percentage points (-54.05 percent) in 2019 in comparison to the previous year. This was a significant decrease in the real interest rate. Real interest rate is the adjusted lending interest rate to remove the effects of inflation, as measured by the GDP deflator (implicit price deflator).Find more statistics on other topics about Australia with key insights such as deposit interest rate, domestic credit to the private sector as a share of GDP, and market capitalization of listed domestic companies as a share of GDP.

Key information about Australia CPI: Food and Non Alcoholic Beverage Change

• Australia CPI: Food and Non Alcoholic Beverage Change was reported at 3.000 % in Dec 2024.
• This records a decrease from the previous number of 3.300 % for Sep 2024.
• Australia CPI: Food and Non Alcoholic Beverage Change data is updated quarterly, averaging 3.850 % from Sep 1973 to Dec 2024, with 206 observations.
• The data reached an all-time high of 20.600 % in Dec 1973 and a record low of -3.200 % in Jun 2012.
• Australia CPI: Food and Non Alcoholic Beverage Change data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by CEIC Data.
• The data is categorized under World Trend Plus’s Global Economic Monitor – Table: CPI: Food and Non Alcoholic Beverage: Y-o-Y Growth: Quarterly.