Capacity Utilization in Australia decreased to 73.70 percent in March from 78.90 percent in February of 2026. Capacity Utilization in Australia averaged 81.16 percent from 1997 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 86.30 percent in July of 2022 and a record low of 71.45 percent in April of 2020. source: National Australia Bank



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Australia Capacity Utilization
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
77.70 73.70 86.30 71.45 1997 - 2026 percent Monthly
Seasonally Adjusted