Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre (Bolt) in Australia
Australia: Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre (Bolt) was 174,759 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre in 2022. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2022)
174,759 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre
Change on year
up 3.7%
World rank
133rd
of 164 countries
All-time high
174,759 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre
in 2022
All-time low
19,029 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre
in 1961
Years of data
62
1961–2022
Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre in Australia, 1961–2022
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in Australia is 174,759 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre, measured in 2022. That is the highest value across all 62 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.7% on the previous year and up 26.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in Australia peaked at 174,759 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre in 2022 and was at its lowest, 19,029 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre, in 1961.
That places Australia 133rd out of 164 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre (Bolt) in Australia, year by year
| Year | international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 19,029 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 20,219 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +6.3% |
| 1963 | 21,456 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +6.1% |
| 1964 | 22,925 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +6.8% |
| 1965 | 24,096 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +5.1% |
| 1966 | 24,766 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +2.8% |
| 1967 | 26,439 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +6.8% |
| 1968 | 27,992 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +5.9% |
| 1969 | 29,695 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +6.1% |
| 1970 | 31,585 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +6.4% |
| 1971 | 32,990 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +4.4% |
| 1972 | 33,914 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +2.8% |
| 1973 | 35,752 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +5.4% |
| 1974 | 36,639 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +2.5% |
| 1975 | 37,632 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +2.7% |
| 1976 | 39,149 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +4.0% |
| 1977 | 39,557 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +1.0% |
| 1978 | 40,708 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +2.9% |
| 1979 | 42,851 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +5.3% |
| 1980 | 43,705 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +2.0% |
| 1981 | 45,394 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +3.9% |
| 1982 | 45,338 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | -0.1% |
| 1983 | 45,345 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +0.0% |
| 1984 | 48,472 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +6.9% |
| 1985 | 50,926 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +5.1% |
| 1986 | 51,982 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +2.1% |
| 1987 | 54,553 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +4.9% |
| 1988 | 57,003 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +4.5% |
| 1989 | 59,510 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +4.4% |
| 1990 | 60,416 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +1.5% |
| 1991 | 60,047 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | -0.6% |
| 1992 | 62,304 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +3.8% |
| 1993 | 65,283 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +4.8% |
| 1994 | 68,728 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +5.3% |
| 1995 | 71,468 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +4.0% |
| 1996 | 74,817 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +4.7% |
| 1997 | 78,293 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +4.6% |
| 1998 | 82,638 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +5.5% |
| 1999 | 86,500 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +4.7% |
| 2000 | 90,085 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +4.1% |
| 2001 | 92,927 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +3.2% |
| 2002 | 97,245 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +4.6% |
| 2003 | 100,810 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +3.7% |
| 2004 | 105,410 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +4.6% |
| 2005 | 109,354 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +3.7% |
| 2006 | 112,815 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +3.2% |
| 2007 | 118,617 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +5.1% |
| 2008 | 122,085 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +2.9% |
| 2009 | 125,370 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +2.7% |
| 2010 | 129,369 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +3.2% |
| 2011 | 133,293 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +3.0% |
| 2012 | 138,326 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +3.8% |
| 2013 | 141,373 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +2.2% |
| 2014 | 144,994 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +2.6% |
| 2015 | 148,302 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +2.3% |
| 2016 | 152,102 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +2.6% |
| 2017 | 155,724 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +2.4% |
| 2018 | 160,111 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +2.8% |
| 2019 | 163,222 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +1.9% |
| 2020 | 160,200 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | -1.9% |
| 2021 | 168,579 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +5.2% |
| 2022 | 174,759 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | +3.7% |
Australia compared with similar countries
- Australia's 174,759 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre is below the median for high income countries, which is 3.71 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre, 5% of the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Australia's 174,759 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 2.20 million international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre, 8% of the median. (17 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 24,069 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 19,029 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 29,695 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 37,078 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 31,585 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 42,851 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 50,223 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 43,705 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 59,510 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 71,050 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 60,047 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 86,500 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 107,472 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 90,085 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 125,370 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 146,682 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 129,369 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 163,222 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 167,846 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 160,200 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 174,759 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre | 3 |
Countries ranked near Australia
- 130 Canada 200,405 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre compare
- 131 Kazakhstan 186,552 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre compare
- 132 Cameroon 175,008 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre compare
- 134 Venezuela 169,698 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre compare
- 135 Kyrgyzstan 165,292 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre compare
- 136 Paraguay 164,459 international-$ in 2011 prices 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)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 15.83 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0083 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 537.43 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate 10.3 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.006 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 392.43 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 2.82 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0037 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in Australia?
- Gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre in Australia was 174,759 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre in 2022, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre recorded in Australia?
- The highest recorded value was 174,759 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre in 2022.
- What is the lowest gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre recorded in Australia?
- The lowest recorded value was 19,029 international-$ in 2011 prices per square kilometre in 1961.
- How does Australia rank for gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre?
- Australia ranks 133rd out of 164 countries with data for 2022.
- Is gross domestic product (gdp), per square kilometre rising or falling in Australia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 26.3%. 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 Gross domestic product (GDP), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Gross domestic product (GDP) 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.
Gross domestic product (GDP) ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Gross domestic product (GDP) Bolt and van Zanden – Maddison Project Database 2023 – with major processing by Our World in Data
- 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
Gross domestic product (GDP) 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.