What is the Population of Australia?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Australia has a population of approximately 27,536,874 people, making it the 54th most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around 0.34% of the world's population. With a land area of 7,692,024 km², the population density is roughly 4 people per km².
| Population | 27,536,874 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 54th of 196 |
| Share of world population | 0.34% |
| Area | 7,692,024 km² |
| Population density | 4 / km² |
| Demonym | Australian |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | 27,536,874 | 54th |
| Nepal | 29,911,840 | 51st |
| Cameroon | 29,442,327 | 52nd |
| Venezuela | 28,517,000 | 53rd |
| Niger | 26,312,034 | 55th |
| North Korea | 25,950,000 | 56th |
| Syria | 25,620,000 | 57th |
Australia in context
- Australia covers 7,692,024 km², making it the 6th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Australia has no land borders with other countries on this site.
- With 27,536,874 people, Australia holds about 83.8% of the population of Australia and New Zealand.
- Traffic drives on the left, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Australia is a member state of the United Nations.
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Population of Australia — FAQ
What is the population of Australia?
The population of Australia is approximately 27,536,874 (27.5 million) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of Australia in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of Australia at approximately 27,536,874 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). Australia is the 54th most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in Australia?
Approximately 27,536,874 people live in Australia, making it the 54th most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does Australia rank by population?
Australia is the 54th most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of 0.34%.
What is the population density of Australia?
Australia has a population density of roughly 4 people per km², based on a land area of 7,692,024 km².
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