Terms of trade adjustment in Australia
Australia: Terms of trade adjustment was -26.77 billion constant LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
-26.77 billion constant LCU
World rank
147th
of 178 countries
All-time high
42.81 billion constant LCU
in 2023
All-time low
-176.07 billion constant LCU
in 2016
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Terms of trade adjustment in Australia, 1960–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
Australia recorded -26.77 billion constant LCU for terms of trade adjustment in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 78.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, terms of trade adjustment in Australia peaked at 42.81 billion constant LCU in 2023 and was at its lowest, -176.07 billion constant LCU, in 2016.
That places Australia 147th out of 178 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Terms of trade adjustment in Australia, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | -12.29 billion constant LCU | — |
| 1961 | -13.66 billion constant LCU | +11.2% |
| 1962 | -15.32 billion constant LCU | +12.2% |
| 1963 | -14.56 billion constant LCU | -5.0% |
| 1964 | -14.64 billion constant LCU | +0.5% |
| 1965 | -15.79 billion constant LCU | +7.8% |
| 1966 | -16.02 billion constant LCU | +1.5% |
| 1967 | -17.93 billion constant LCU | +11.9% |
| 1968 | -19.91 billion constant LCU | +11.0% |
| 1969 | -20.48 billion constant LCU | +2.9% |
| 1970 | -23.20 billion constant LCU | +13.3% |
| 1971 | -27.84 billion constant LCU | +20.0% |
| 1972 | -32.34 billion constant LCU | +16.1% |
| 1973 | -26.03 billion constant LCU | -19.5% |
| 1974 | -21.39 billion constant LCU | -17.8% |
| 1975 | -27.83 billion constant LCU | +30.1% |
| 1976 | -31.01 billion constant LCU | +11.4% |
| 1977 | -34.72 billion constant LCU | +12.0% |
| 1978 | -39.68 billion constant LCU | +14.3% |
| 1979 | -42.19 billion constant LCU | +6.3% |
| 1980 | -43.39 billion constant LCU | +2.8% |
| 1981 | -41.68 billion constant LCU | -3.9% |
| 1982 | -43.42 billion constant LCU | +4.2% |
| 1983 | -44.36 billion constant LCU | +2.2% |
| 1984 | -46.51 billion constant LCU | +4.8% |
| 1985 | -54.63 billion constant LCU | +17.4% |
| 1986 | -62.54 billion constant LCU | +14.5% |
| 1987 | -72.15 billion constant LCU | +15.4% |
| 1988 | -72.80 billion constant LCU | +0.9% |
| 1989 | -63.33 billion constant LCU | -13.0% |
| 1990 | -66.00 billion constant LCU | +4.2% |
| 1991 | -78.30 billion constant LCU | +18.6% |
| 1992 | -88.66 billion constant LCU | +13.2% |
| 1993 | -99.36 billion constant LCU | +12.1% |
| 1994 | -111.73 billion constant LCU | +12.5% |
| 1995 | -113.17 billion constant LCU | +1.3% |
| 1996 | -120.59 billion constant LCU | +6.6% |
| 1997 | -129.62 billion constant LCU | +7.5% |
| 1998 | -136.38 billion constant LCU | +5.2% |
| 1999 | -146.42 billion constant LCU | +7.4% |
| 2000 | -154.58 billion constant LCU | +5.6% |
| 2001 | -164.96 billion constant LCU | +6.7% |
| 2002 | -161.49 billion constant LCU | -2.1% |
| 2003 | -159.56 billion constant LCU | -1.2% |
| 2004 | -147.56 billion constant LCU | -7.5% |
| 2005 | -132.76 billion constant LCU | -10.0% |
| 2006 | -111.44 billion constant LCU | -16.1% |
| 2007 | -96.57 billion constant LCU | -13.3% |
| 2008 | -83.26 billion constant LCU | -13.8% |
| 2009 | -61.49 billion constant LCU | -26.1% |
| 2010 | -77.68 billion constant LCU | +26.3% |
| 2011 | -4.97 billion constant LCU | -93.6% |
| 2012 | -2.94 billion constant LCU | -40.8% |
| 2013 | -48.80 billion constant LCU | +1560.0% |
| 2014 | -69.07 billion constant LCU | +41.5% |
| 2015 | -122.92 billion constant LCU | +78.0% |
| 2016 | -176.07 billion constant LCU | +43.2% |
| 2017 | -124.65 billion constant LCU | -29.2% |
| 2018 | -120.16 billion constant LCU | -3.6% |
| 2019 | -93.41 billion constant LCU | -22.3% |
| 2020 | -86.76 billion constant LCU | -7.1% |
| 2021 | -27.54 billion constant LCU | -68.3% |
| 2022 | 41.39 billion constant LCU | -250.3% |
| 2023 | 42.81 billion constant LCU | +3.4% |
| 2024 | 0 constant LCU | -100.0% |
| 2025 | -26.77 billion constant LCU | — |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | -16.06 billion constant LCU | -20.48 billion constant LCU | -12.29 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1970s | -30.62 billion constant LCU | -42.19 billion constant LCU | -21.39 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | -54.48 billion constant LCU | -72.80 billion constant LCU | -41.68 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | -109.02 billion constant LCU | -146.42 billion constant LCU | -66.00 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | -127.37 billion constant LCU | -164.96 billion constant LCU | -61.49 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | -84.07 billion constant LCU | -176.07 billion constant LCU | -2.94 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | -9.48 billion constant LCU | -86.76 billion constant LCU | 42.81 billion constant LCU | 6 |
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More economy & growth data for Australia
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- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.26 Percent per annum (2029)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 1.35 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.9423 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per capita 61,369 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- GDP (constant LCU), annual growth rate 1.35 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (constant LCU), per unit of GDP 1.51 constant LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GDP (constant LCU), per capita 98,362 constant LCU per person (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current US$), annual growth rate -3.16 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross domestic savings (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.25 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is terms of trade adjustment in Australia?
- Terms of trade adjustment in Australia was -26.77 billion constant LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest terms of trade adjustment recorded in Australia?
- The highest recorded value was 42.81 billion constant LCU in 2023.
- What is the lowest terms of trade adjustment recorded in Australia?
- The lowest recorded value was -176.07 billion constant LCU in 2016.
- How does Australia rank for terms of trade adjustment?
- Australia ranks 147th out of 178 countries with data for 2025.
- Is terms of trade adjustment rising or falling in Australia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 78.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Australia data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Terms of trade adjustment (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The terms of trade adjustment is equal to the capacity to import (current price value of exports of goods and services deflated by the import price index) less exports of goods and services in constant prices. This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment varies by country. This series is expressed in local currency units.