The total population in Australia was estimated at 27.4 million people in 2024, according to the latest census figures and projections from Trading Economics. This dataset provides - Australia Population - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Graph and download economic data for Population, Total for Australia (POPTOTAUA647NWDB) from 1960 to 2024 about Australia and population.

Australia Population: Total data was reported at 26,658,948.000 Person in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 26,014,399.000 Person for 2022. Australia Population: Total data is updated yearly, averaging 17,381,335.500 Person from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2023, with 64 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 26,658,948.000 Person in 2023 and a record low of 10,276,477.000 Person in 1960. Australia Population: Total 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: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Total population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship. The values shown are midyear estimates.;(1) United Nations Population Division. World Population Prospects: 2024 Revision; (2) Statistical databases and publications from national statistical offices; (3) Eurostat: Demographic Statistics; (4) United Nations Statistics Division. Population and Vital Statistics Report (various years).;Sum;Relevance to gender indicator: disaggregating the population composition by gender will help a country in projecting its demand for social services on a gender basis.

Historical dataset showing Australia urban population by year from 1960 to 2023.

Since 1960, age distribution across Australia's population has observed a fairly significant change. The share of the population below 14 years has dropped from over 30 percent to less than 20 percent; while the share aged over 65 has almost doubled. However, Australia's under-14 population is still larger than its over-65 population. The bulk of the population is aged between 15 and 64 years, and this group had its largest share of the population in 2009 when it made up over two-thirds of the entire population. This gradual change has come as a result of decreasing fertility and higher life expectancy, causing the average age of the population to rise.

Complete population data for Australia showing how many people live in Australia from 1960 to 2024

Yearly (annual) dataset of the Australia Population, including historical data, latest releases, and long-term trends from 1960-12-31 to 2024-12-31. Available for free download in CSV format.

Australia Population: Male: Ages 80 and Above: % of Male Population data was reported at 3.838 % in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 3.718 % for 2022. Australia Population: Male: Ages 80 and Above: % of Male Population data is updated yearly, averaging 1.495 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2023, with 64 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3.838 % in 2023 and a record low of 0.948 % in 1960. Australia Population: Male: Ages 80 and Above: % of Male Population 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: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Male population between the ages 80 and above as a percentage of the total male population.;United Nations Population Division. World Population Prospects: 2022 Revision.;;

Graph and download economic data for Population ages 65 and above for Australia (SPPOP65UPTOZSAUS) from 1960 to 2024 about 65-years +, Australia, and population.

Historical dataset showing Australia rural population by year from 1960 to 2023.

Graph and download economic data for Population Ages 0 to 14 for Australia (SPPOP0014TOZSAUS) from 1960 to 2024 about 0 to 14 years, Australia, and population.

Australia Population: Male: Ages 60-64: % of Male Population data was reported at 5.602 % in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 5.597 % for 2022. Australia Population: Male: Ages 60-64: % of Male Population data is updated yearly, averaging 4.183 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2023, with 64 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5.602 % in 2023 and a record low of 3.568 % in 1960. Australia Population: Male: Ages 60-64: % of Male Population 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: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Male population between the ages 60 to 64 as a percentage of the total male population.;United Nations Population Division. World Population Prospects: 2024 Revision.;;

Australia Population in Largest City data was reported at 5,315,600.000 Person in 2024. This records an increase from the previous number of 5,235,407.000 Person for 2023. Australia Population in Largest City data is updated yearly, averaging 3,709,165.000 Person from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2024, with 65 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5,315,600.000 Person in 2024 and a record low of 2,134,673.000 Person in 1960. Australia Population in Largest City 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: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Population in largest city is the urban population living in the country's largest metropolitan area.;United Nations, World Urbanization Prospects.;;

Australia: Rural population, percent of total population: The latest value from 2024 is 13.25 percent, a decline from 13.38 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 38.30 percent, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for Australia from 1960 to 2024 is 15.15 percent. The minimum value, 13.25 percent, was reached in 2024 while the maximum of 18.47 percent was recorded in 1960.

Australia: Female population, percent of total: The latest value from 2024 is 50.38 percent, a decline from 50.39 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 49.99 percent, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for Australia from 1960 to 2024 is 50.09 percent. The minimum value, 49.47 percent, was reached in 1960 while the maximum of 50.39 percent was recorded in 2023.

The average for 2023 based on 13 countries was 0.04 percent. The highest value was in Australia: 0.33 percent and the lowest value was in Kiribati: 0 percent. The indicator is available from 1960 to 2023. Below is a chart for all countries where data are available.

Australia: Population ages 65 and above, percent of total: The latest value from 2024 is 17.73 percent, an increase from 17.38 percent in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 10.43 percent, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for Australia from 1960 to 2024 is 11.58 percent. The minimum value, 8.34 percent, was reached in 1971 while the maximum of 17.73 percent was recorded in 2024.

This statistic shows the median age of the population in Australia from 1950 to 2100. The median age of a population is an index that divides the population into two equal groups: half of the population is older than the median age and the other half younger. In 2020, the median age of Australia's population was 36.9 years.

Australia Population: Working Age: Age 15-74 data was reported at 20,737,625.457 Person in 2026. This records an increase from the previous number of 20,430,371.770 Person for 2025. Australia Population: Working Age: Age 15-74 data is updated yearly, averaging 12,990,055.545 Person from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2026, with 67 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 20,737,625.457 Person in 2026 and a record low of 6,972,703.116 Person in 1960. Australia Population: Working Age: Age 15-74 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.OECD.EO: Labour Force: Forecast: OECD Member: Annual. POP1574 - Working-age population, age 15-74 Population data are based on data reported to the OECD Statistics Directorate by member countries via an annual national accounts questionnaire. For the projection period, series are extended using Eurostat projections (EUROPOP2023) for European countries, and United Nations (WPP2022) for other countries. The data is further adjusted by the OECD.

Graph and download economic data for Employment as Percentage of Population in Australia (DISCONTINUED) (AUSEPP) from 1960 to 2011 about Australia, percent, population, and employment.