Australian Scorecard
Country profile
Australia is a vast island continent in Oceania, renowned for its diverse natural wonders—from the Great Barrier Reef to the arid Outback—and modern, multicultural cities. It has a population of 26.7 million, a population growth rate of 2.45%, and a median age of 37.75 years.
Its history begins with one of the world’s oldest continuous cultures, that of the Indigenous Australians, followed by British colonization which has shaped its legal and political systems.
Modern Australia is celebrated for its high standard of living, dynamic arts scene, and progressive social values, all set against a backdrop of unique wildlife and expansive landscapes.
Its capital city is Canberra.
How does Australia compare to other countries?
Australia
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HondurasEconomic Development
GDP per Capita (PPP) in Australia improved by 7.0% from 2022 to 2023
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Unemployment Rate in Australia worsened by 11.0% from 2023 to 2024
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Inflation Rate in Australia improved by 43.6% from 2023 to 2024
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General Government Debt in Australia improved by 2.5% from 2022 to 2023
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Income Inequality in Australia worsened by 1.8% from 2016 to 2018
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Health and Social Development
Life Expectancy in Australia worsened by 0.2% from 2022 to 2023
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Infant Mortality Rate in Australia improved by 3.1% from 2022 to 2023
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Human Development showed no change from 2021 to 2022
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Suicide Mortality Rate in Australia worsened by 0.4% from 2020 to 2021
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World Happiness Report in Australia worsened by 1.2% from 2023 to 2024
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Freedom in the World showed no change from 2023 to 2024
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Education
Completion of Upper Secondary Education in Australia worsened by 3.3% from 2022 to 2023
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PISA Scores (Reading) in Australia worsened by 1.0% from 2018 to 2022
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PISA Scores (Math) in Australia worsened by 0.8% from 2018 to 2022
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PISA Scores (Science) in Australia improved by 0.8% from 2018 to 2022
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Governance and Security
Corruption Perception showed no change from 2022 to 2023
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Control of Corruption in Australia improved by 1.1% from 2022 to 2023
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Homicide Rate in Australia improved by 14.0% from 2020 to 2021
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Government Effectiveness in Australia improved by 4.0% from 2022 to 2023
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Political Stability in Australia worsened by 6.1% from 2022 to 2023
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Rule of Law in Australia improved by 0.9% from 2022 to 2023
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Voice and Accountability in Australia improved by 13.8% from 2022 to 2023
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Environmental Sustainability and Energy
CO2 Emissions per Capita in Australia improved by 1.3% from 2022 to 2023
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Air Pollution (PM2.5) in Australia improved by 11.6% from 2019 to 2020
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Renewable Energy Consumption in Australia improved by 9.8% from 2020 to 2021
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