Inflation Rate in Australia decreased to 2.10 percent in the second quarter of 2025 from 2.40 percent in the first quarter of 2025. 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.

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.

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

The inflation rate in Australia was at *** percent as of the first quarter of 2025. This was a decline of *** percentage points from the high of *** percent in the fourth quarter of 2022.

Inflation Expectations in Australia decreased to 4.70 percent in July from 5 percent in June of 2025. This dataset provides - Australia Inflation Expectations- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

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.

At the end of 2023, Zimbabwe had the highest inflation rate in the world, at 667.36 percent change compared to the previous year. Inflation in industrialized and in emerging countries Higher inflation rates are more present in less developed economies, as they often lack a sufficient central banking system, which in turn results in the manipulation of currency to achieve short term economic goals. Thus, interest rates increase while the general economic situation remains constant. In more developed economies and in the prime emerging markets, the inflation rate does not fluctuate as sporadically. Additionally, the majority of countries that maintained the lowest inflation rate compared to previous years are primarily oil producers or small island independent states. These countries experienced deflation, which occurs when the inflation rate falls below zero; this may happen for a variety of factors, such as a shift in supply or demand of goods and services, or an outflow of capital.

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.

The statistic lists the 20 countries with the lowest inflation rate in 2023. In 2023, China ranked 5th with a inflation rate of about 0.23 percent compared to the previous year. Inflation rates and the financial crisis Due to relatively stagnant worker wages as well as a hesitation from banks to so easily distribute loans to the ordinary citizen, inflation has remained considerably low. Low inflation rates are most apparent in European countries, which stems from the on-going Eurozone debt crisis as well as from the global financial crisis of 2008. With continuous economical struggles and a currently sensitive economic situation throughout Europe, precautions were taken in order to maintain stability and to prevent consequential breakdowns, such as those in Greece and Spain. Additionally, the average European consumer had to endure financial setbacks, causing doubt in the general future of the entire European Union, as evident in the consumer confidence statistics, which in turn raised the question, if several handpicked countries should step out of the EU in order to improve its economic position. Greece, while perhaps experiencing the largest economic drought out of all European countries, improved on its inflation rate. The situation within the country is slowly improving itself as a result of a recent bailout as well as economic stimulus packages issued by the European Union. Furthermore, the Greek government managed its revenues and expenses more competently in comparison to the prime of the global and the Greek financial crisis, with annual expenses only slightly exceeding yearly revenues.

Core consumer prices in Australia increased 2.70 percent in June 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.

Australia Inflation Nowcast: Contribution: Balance Sheet: RBA: Lia: Other Reserves & Current Year Earnings data was reported at 28.596 % in 12 May 2025. This stayed constant from the previous number of 28.596 % for 05 May 2025. Australia Inflation Nowcast: Contribution: Balance Sheet: RBA: Lia: Other Reserves & Current Year Earnings data is updated weekly, averaging 2.838 % from Mar 2021 (Median) to 12 May 2025, with 216 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 46.165 % in 17 Feb 2025 and a record low of 0.000 % in 23 Jan 2023. Australia Inflation Nowcast: Contribution: Balance Sheet: RBA: Lia: Other Reserves & Current Year Earnings data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by CEIC Data. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.CEIC.NC: CEIC Nowcast: Inflation: Headline.

Australia Median Inflation Expectations: Present Year: Market Economists data was reported at 3.100 % in Mar 2025. This stayed constant from the previous number of 3.100 % for Dec 2024. Australia Median Inflation Expectations: Present Year: Market Economists data is updated quarterly, averaging 2.600 % from Sep 1993 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 109 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5.500 % in Sep 2000 and a record low of 1.600 % in Mar 2021. Australia Median Inflation Expectations: Present Year: Market Economists 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.I066: Inflation Expectation.

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.

The Consumer Price Index in Australia increased 0.70 percent in June of 2025 over the previous month. This dataset provides - Australia Inflation Rate QoQ - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Australia Inflation Expectations: Consumer: 1 Year Ahead data was reported at 3.638 % in Mar 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 4.223 % for Dec 2024. Australia Inflation Expectations: Consumer: 1 Year Ahead data is updated quarterly, averaging 4.048 % from Mar 2016 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 37 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 6.661 % in Jun 2022 and a record low of 3.100 % in Sep 2020. Australia Inflation Expectations: Consumer: 1 Year Ahead 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.I066: Inflation Expectation. Inflation Expectation is measured by the Melbourne Institute Survey of Consumer Inflationary Expectations trimmed mean expected inflation rate for the year ahead; the data are collected monthly and end-quarter observations are shown.

Australia Inflation:(GDP) Gross Domestic ProductDeflator data was reported at 6.512 % in 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 7.176 % for 2022. Australia Inflation:(GDP) Gross Domestic ProductDeflator data is updated yearly, averaging 3.825 % from Dec 1961 (Median) to 2023, with 63 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 16.490 % in 1975 and a record low of -0.663 % in 2016. Australia Inflation:(GDP) Gross Domestic ProductDeflator data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.World Bank.WDI: Inflation. Inflation as measured by the annual growth rate of the GDP implicit deflator shows the rate of price change in the economy as a whole. The GDP implicit deflator is the ratio of GDP in current local currency to GDP in constant local currency.;World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files.;Median;

Key information about Australia Core CPI Change

• Australia Core CPI Change was reported at 2.715 % in Dec 2024.
• This records a decrease from the previous number of 3.104 % for Sep 2024.
• Australia Core CPI Change data is updated quarterly, averaging 2.591 % from Dec 1987 to Dec 2024, with 149 observations.
• The data reached an all-time high of 7.648 % in Dec 2022 and a record low of 0.434 % in Jun 2020.
• Australia Core CPI 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: Core CPI: Y-o-Y Growth: Quarterly.

In June 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 the first half of 2025, Russia maintained the highest interest rate at 20 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 June 2025. In contrast, Russia maintained a high inflation rate of 9.4 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.

Monthly CPI Indicator in Australia decreased to 1.90 percent in June from 2.10 percent in May of 2025. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for Australia Monthly CPI Indicator.

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.