What is the Population of Australia?

The flag of Australia has a dark blue field. It features the flag of the United Kingdom — the Union Jack — in the canton, beneath which is a large white seven-pointed star. A representation of the Southern Cross constellation, made up of one small five-pointed and four larger seven-pointed white stars, is situated on the fly side of the field.
Population of Australia 27,536,874

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.

Population27,536,874
Population rank54th of 196
Share of world population0.34%
Area7,692,024 km²
Population density4 / km²
DemonymAustralian

Population of Australia — FAQ

What is the population of Australia?

The population of Australia is approximately 27,536,874 (27.5 million).

How does Australia rank by population?

Australia is the 54th most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site.

What is the population density of Australia?

Australia has a population density of roughly 4 people per km².

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