General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU), per in Australia
Australia: General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU), per was 71,176 current LCU per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU), per in Australia, 1961–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in current LCU per square kilometre.
Analysis
The most recent figure for general government final consumption expenditure (current lcu), per in Australia is 71,176 current LCU per square kilometre, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 63 years on record.
That represents a change of up 6.4% on the previous year and up 88.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, general government final consumption expenditure (current lcu), per in Australia peaked at 71,176 current LCU per square kilometre in 2023 and was at its lowest, 258.91 current LCU per square kilometre, in 1961.
Australia ranks 168th of 184 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU), per in Australia, year by year
| Year | current LCU per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 258.91 current LCU per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 277.13 current LCU per square kilometre | +7.0% |
| 1963 | 292.36 current LCU per square kilometre | +5.5% |
| 1964 | 314.49 current LCU per square kilometre | +7.6% |
| 1965 | 358.88 current LCU per square kilometre | +14.1% |
| 1966 | 406.39 current LCU per square kilometre | +13.2% |
| 1967 | 451.95 current LCU per square kilometre | +11.2% |
| 1968 | 517.16 current LCU per square kilometre | +14.4% |
| 1969 | 556.47 current LCU per square kilometre | +7.6% |
| 1970 | 632.62 current LCU per square kilometre | +13.7% |
| 1971 | 730.64 current LCU per square kilometre | +15.5% |
| 1972 | 835.56 current LCU per square kilometre | +14.4% |
| 1973 | 947.37 current LCU per square kilometre | +13.4% |
| 1974 | 1,135 current LCU per square kilometre | +19.8% |
| 1975 | 1,557 current LCU per square kilometre | +37.2% |
| 1976 | 1,940 current LCU per square kilometre | +24.5% |
| 1977 | 2,186 current LCU per square kilometre | +12.7% |
| 1978 | 2,439 current LCU per square kilometre | +11.6% |
| 1979 | 2,684 current LCU per square kilometre | +10.1% |
| 1980 | 3,016 current LCU per square kilometre | +12.4% |
| 1981 | 3,532 current LCU per square kilometre | +17.1% |
| 1982 | 4,061 current LCU per square kilometre | +15.0% |
| 1983 | 4,599 current LCU per square kilometre | +13.3% |
| 1984 | 5,095 current LCU per square kilometre | +10.8% |
| 1985 | 5,900 current LCU per square kilometre | +15.8% |
| 1986 | 6,596 current LCU per square kilometre | +11.8% |
| 1987 | 7,219 current LCU per square kilometre | +9.4% |
| 1988 | 7,799 current LCU per square kilometre | +8.0% |
| 1989 | 8,525 current LCU per square kilometre | +9.3% |
| 1990 | 9,294 current LCU per square kilometre | +9.0% |
| 1991 | 10,073 current LCU per square kilometre | +8.4% |
| 1992 | 10,742 current LCU per square kilometre | +6.6% |
| 1993 | 11,204 current LCU per square kilometre | +4.3% |
| 1994 | 11,427 current LCU per square kilometre | +2.0% |
| 1995 | 12,032 current LCU per square kilometre | +5.3% |
| 1996 | 12,797 current LCU per square kilometre | +6.4% |
| 1997 | 13,239 current LCU per square kilometre | +3.5% |
| 1998 | 14,007 current LCU per square kilometre | +5.8% |
| 1999 | 15,161 current LCU per square kilometre | +8.2% |
| 2000 | 15,991 current LCU per square kilometre | +5.5% |
| 2001 | 17,074 current LCU per square kilometre | +6.8% |
| 2002 | 18,067 current LCU per square kilometre | +5.8% |
| 2003 | 19,247 current LCU per square kilometre | +6.5% |
| 2004 | 20,586 current LCU per square kilometre | +7.0% |
| 2005 | 22,143 current LCU per square kilometre | +7.6% |
| 2006 | 23,821 current LCU per square kilometre | +7.6% |
| 2007 | 25,760 current LCU per square kilometre | +8.1% |
| 2008 | 27,784 current LCU per square kilometre | +7.9% |
| 2009 | 30,264 current LCU per square kilometre | +8.9% |
| 2010 | 31,980 current LCU per square kilometre | +5.7% |
| 2011 | 34,466 current LCU per square kilometre | +7.8% |
| 2012 | 36,918 current LCU per square kilometre | +7.1% |
| 2013 | 37,727 current LCU per square kilometre | +2.2% |
| 2014 | 39,092 current LCU per square kilometre | +3.6% |
| 2015 | 40,568 current LCU per square kilometre | +3.8% |
| 2016 | 43,050 current LCU per square kilometre | +6.1% |
| 2017 | 45,583 current LCU per square kilometre | +5.9% |
| 2018 | 47,935 current LCU per square kilometre | +5.2% |
| 2019 | 51,572 current LCU per square kilometre | +7.6% |
| 2020 | 56,406 current LCU per square kilometre | +9.4% |
| 2021 | 60,803 current LCU per square kilometre | +7.8% |
| 2022 | 66,892 current LCU per square kilometre | +10.0% |
| 2023 | 71,176 current LCU per square kilometre | +6.4% |
Australia compared with similar countries
- Australia's 71,176 current LCU per square kilometre is below the median for high income countries, which is 2.11 million current LCU per square kilometre, 3% of the median. (67 countries reporting)
- Australia's 71,176 current LCU per square kilometre is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 2.37 million current LCU per square kilometre, 3% of the median. (29 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU), per in Australia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | +37.2% | 1,135 current LCU per square kilometre | 1,557 current LCU per square kilometre |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 381.53 current LCU per square kilometre | 258.91 current LCU per square kilometre | 556.47 current LCU per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 1,509 current LCU per square kilometre | 632.62 current LCU per square kilometre | 2,684 current LCU per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 5,634 current LCU per square kilometre | 3,016 current LCU per square kilometre | 8,525 current LCU per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 11,998 current LCU per square kilometre | 9,294 current LCU per square kilometre | 15,161 current LCU per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 22,074 current LCU per square kilometre | 15,991 current LCU per square kilometre | 30,264 current LCU per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 40,889 current LCU per square kilometre | 31,980 current LCU per square kilometre | 51,572 current LCU per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 63,819 current LCU per square kilometre | 56,406 current LCU per square kilometre | 71,176 current LCU per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Australia
- 165 Zambia 99,822 current LCU per square kilometre compare
- 166 Montenegro 93,877 current LCU per square kilometre compare
- 167 East Timor 74,017 current LCU per square kilometre compare
- 169 Canada 69,894 current LCU per square kilometre compare
- 170 Eritrea 69,790 current LCU per square kilometre compare
- 171 Ecuador 66,172 current LCU per square kilometre compare
More economy & growth data for Australia
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.36 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.26 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps -4.55 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.0025 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -164.69 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 36.52 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual -32.02 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0203 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1,323 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 20.24 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is general government final consumption expenditure (current lcu), per in Australia?
- General government final consumption expenditure (current lcu), per in Australia was 71,176 current LCU per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest general government final consumption expenditure (current lcu), per recorded in Australia?
- The highest recorded value was 71,176 current LCU per square kilometre in 2023.
- What is the lowest general government final consumption expenditure (current lcu), per recorded in Australia?
- The lowest recorded value was 258.91 current LCU per square kilometre in 1961.
- How does Australia rank for general government final consumption expenditure (current lcu), per?
- Australia ranks 168th out of 184 countries with data for 2023.
- Is general government final consumption expenditure (current lcu), per rising or falling in Australia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 88.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Australia data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU) ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- General government final consumption expenditure Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.