Australia

Australia : economy statistics and industry reports

  • Updated on : 27 August 2012  Source : The World Factbook

Imports

$243.4 billion (2011 est.)
$194.7 billion (2010 est.)

Exports

$272.1 billion (2011 est.)
$212.9 billion (2010 est.)

Inflation rate (consumer prices)

3.4% (2011 est.)
2.8% (2010 est.)

Unemployment rate

5.1% (2011 est.)
5.2% (2010 est.)

GDP - per capita (PPP)

$40,800 (2011 est.)
$40,400 (2010 est.)
$40,000 (2009 est.)
note: data are in 2011 US dollars

National product real growth rate

3.3% (2010 est.)
1.2% (2009 est.)
2.2% (2008 est.)

Internet users

15.81 million (2009)

Telephones - mobile cellular

22.5 million (2009)

Population growth rate

1.126% (2012 est.)

Population

22,015,576 (July 2012 est.)

Historical background

Aboriginal settlers arrived on the continent from Southeast Asia about 40,000 years before the first Europeans began exploration in the 17th century.

No formal territorial claims were made until 1770, when Capt.

James COOK took possession of the east coast in the name of Great Britain (all of Australia was claimed as British territory in 1829 with the creation of the colony of Western Australia).

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Australia

Economic overview

Australia's abundant and diverse natural resources attract high levels of foreign investment and include extensive reserves of coal, iron ore, copper, gold, natural gas, uranium, and renewable energy sources.

A series of major investments, such as the US$40 billion Gorgon Liquid Natural Gas project, will significantly expand the resources sector.

Australia also has a large services sector and is a significant exporter of natural resources, energy, and food.

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OECD

Inventory of Estimated Budgetary Support and Tax Expenditures for Fossil Fuels 2013

Inventory of Estimated Budgetary Support and Tax Expenditures for Fossil Fuels 2013

  • $ 96
  • Country report
  • January 2013
  • by OECD

This Inventory is concerned with direct budgetary transfers and tax expenditures that relate to fossil fuels, regardless of their impact or of the purpose for which the measures were first put in place. ...

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PRS Group

Country Forecasts (Subscription, two issues per year, April & October)

Country Forecasts (Subscription, two issues per year, April & October)

  • $ 840
  • Country report
  • April 2013
  • by PRS Group

Country Forecasts is a 480-page perfect-bound volume published in April and October. This publication provides a four-page summary of forecasts and data for each of the 100 countries monitored by Political ...

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The Economist Intelligence Unit

Country Forecast Australia April 2013 Updater

Country Forecast Australia April 2013 Updater

  • $ 635
  • Country report
  • April 2013
  • by The Economist Intelligence Unit

OVERVIEW The next federal election will take place on September 14th. The Labor Party government has endured a difficult time during the current parliamentary term and its support ratings will have to ...

  • Countries : Australia

Dun and Bradstreet (Altares)

D&B Country RiskLine Report: Australia

D&B Country RiskLine Report: Australia

  • $ 98
  • Country report
  • January 2013
  • by Dun and Bradstreet (Altares)

Risk Update Survey results suggest business executives have been caught out by a wave of consumer pessimism. Report Summary This D&B Country RiskLine Report will help you analyze the risks, opportunities ...

  • Countries : Australia

Euromonitor International

Australia Market Analysis in 2030: The Future Demographic

Australia Market Analysis in 2030: The Future Demographic

  • $ 898
  • Country report
  • August 2012
  • by Euromonitor International

In 2020 the population is expected to surpass the 25 million mark - representing a rise of 48.0% since 1990. Although all age groups will see strong growth, the increase is being driven by huge growth ...

  • Countries : Australia

MarketLine

Country Analysis Report: Australia, In-depth PESTLE Insights

Country Analysis Report: Australia, In-depth PESTLE Insights

  • $ 350
  • Country report
  • August 2012
  • by MarketLine

Introduction The Australian economy grew at a CAGR of more than 3% a year during 1991-2008, but then slumped to 1.4% growth in 2009. The buoyant growth was driven by sound macroeconomic policies and fiscal ...

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