Population, total in Australia was reported at 27204809 in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Australia - Population, total - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on October of 2025.

Historical dataset showing total population for Australia by year from 1950 to 2025.

The statistic shows the total population of Australia from 1980 to 2023, with projections up until 2030. In 2023, Australia had a total population of about 26.95 million people. Population of Australia Australia is among the ten largest countries in the world, in terms of area size, although its total population is low in relation to this. Much of Australia’s interior remains uninhabited, as the majority of Australians live in coastal metropolises and cities. Most of the population is of European descent (predominantly British), although there is a growing share of the population with Asian heritage; only a small percentage belongs to the indigenous Aboriginal population. Australia's year-on-year population growth is fairly high compared to most other economically and demographically advanced nations, due to comparatively high rates of natural increase and immigration. Living standards Standard of living is fairly high in Australia, which can be seen when looking at the Human Development Index, which ranks countries by their level of human development and living standards, such as their unemployment rate, literacy rate, or life expectancy at birth. Life expectancy of Australia’s population is quite high in international comparison, for example, Australia is also among the leading countries when it comes to this key factor. Economically speaking, Australia is also among the leading nations, with a steadily rising employment rate, an increasing gross domestic product (GDP) with a steady growth rate, and a relatively stable share in the global GDP.

Rural population (% of total population) in Australia was reported at 13.25 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Australia - Rural population - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on September of 2025.

Historical dataset of population level and growth rate for the Sydney, Australia metro area from 1950 to 2025.

There were 24 000 000 Facebook users in Australia in August 2025, which accounted for 87.2% of its entire population. The majority of them were women - 52.5%. People aged 25 to 34 were the largest user group (6 300 000). The highest difference between men and women occurs within people aged 65 and above, where women lead by 1 200 000.

Urban population (% of total population) in Australia was reported at 86.75 % in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Australia - Urban population (% of total) - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on October of 2025.

Civilian Population: 15 Years & Over: 40-44 Years data was reported at 1,894.543 Person th in Mar 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 1,888.899 Person th for Feb 2025. Civilian Population: 15 Years & Over: 40-44 Years data is updated monthly, averaging 1,472.048 Person th from Feb 1978 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 566 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,894.543 Person th in Mar 2025 and a record low of 766.994 Person th in Feb 1978. Civilian Population: 15 Years & Over: 40-44 Years data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Australian Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.G001: Civilian Population: by Age, Sex and Status.

The projected population for 2025 by 5 year groups: 0-4 years to 85+ years and their proportion of the projected total population (all entries that were classified as not shown, not published or not applicable were assigned a null value; no data was provided for Maralinga Tjarutja LGA, in South Australia). The data is by LGA 2015 profile (based on the LGA 2011 geographic boundaries). Source: These are customised projections prepared for the Australian Government Department of Social Services by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and published by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. PHA data were compiled by PHIDU based on these customised projections 2015, 2020 and 2025 (2012 base).

Population, female in Australia was reported at 13706225 Persons in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. Australia - Population, female - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on October of 2025.

Historical dataset of population level and growth rate for the Adelaide, Australia metro area from 1950 to 2025.

Historical dataset of population level and growth rate for the Sunshine Coast, Australia metro area from 1950 to 2025.

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.

Comprehensive socio-economic dataset for Australia including population demographics, economic indicators, geographic data, and social statistics. This dataset covers key metrics such as GDP, population density, area, capital city, and regional classifications.

There were 16 990 000 Linkedin users in Australia in July 2025, which accounted for 61.8% of its entire population. People aged 25 to 34 were the largest user group (7 800 000).

Civilian Population: Not Married: 15 Years & Over data was reported at 9,727.998 Person th in Feb 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 9,764.996 Person th for Jan 2025. Civilian Population: Not Married: 15 Years & Over data is updated monthly, averaging 6,284.264 Person th from Feb 1978 (Median) to Feb 2025, with 565 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 9,764.996 Person th in Jan 2025 and a record low of 3,839.425 Person th in Feb 1978. Civilian Population: Not Married: 15 Years & Over data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Australian Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.G001: Civilian Population: by Age, Sex and Status.

Civilian Population: Not Married: 15 Years & Over: 15-64 Years data was reported at 7,815.176 Person th in Feb 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 7,860.105 Person th for Jan 2025. Civilian Population: Not Married: 15 Years & Over: 15-64 Years data is updated monthly, averaging 5,198.421 Person th from Feb 1978 (Median) to Feb 2025, with 565 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 7,860.105 Person th in Jan 2025 and a record low of 3,199.223 Person th in Feb 1978. Civilian Population: Not Married: 15 Years & Over: 15-64 Years data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Australian Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.G001: Civilian Population: by Age, Sex and Status.

Civilian Population: Not Married: 15 Years & Over: 20-24 Years data was reported at 1,550.393 Person th in Mar 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 1,539.390 Person th for Feb 2025. Civilian Population: Not Married: 15 Years & Over: 20-24 Years data is updated monthly, averaging 1,090.479 Person th from Feb 1978 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 566 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,555.382 Person th in Nov 2024 and a record low of 719.159 Person th in Feb 1978. Civilian Population: Not Married: 15 Years & Over: 20-24 Years data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Australian Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.G001: Civilian Population: by Age, Sex and Status.

As of March 31 2025, approximately **** percent of the population in Western Australia had private health insurance that covered hospital treatment. At the same time, around **** percent of the entire Australian population were insured for hospital treatment.

Historical dataset of population level and growth rate for the Gold Coast-Tweed Head, Australia metro area from 1950 to 2025.