The Australian economy expanded 0.8% qoq in Q4 2025, accelerating from an upwardly revised 0.5% growth in Q3 and topping market estimates of 0.6%. It was the 17th straight quarter of growth, driven by firm domestic demand across private and public sectors. Private demand supported growth through household consumption (0.3% vs 0.5% in Q3, linked to discretionary spending amid Black Friday events) and private investment (0.7% vs 3.2%, with elevated spending on data centres and aircraft). Public demand contributed through government spending (0.9% vs 1.1%) and investment (0.9% vs 3.0%, owing to transport infrastructure projects and higher defence outlays). Inventories added 0.4ppts as firms rebuilt stocks through production and imports. Net trade weighed on growth, with exports (1.4%) rising less than imports (1.8%). The household savings ratio hit its highest since Q3 2022 (6.9% vs 6.1%). Annually, GDP grew 2.6%, above forecasts of 2.2% and the fastest increase in near three years. source: Australian Bureau of Statistics

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Australia expanded 0.80 percent in the fourth quarter of 2025 over the previous quarter. GDP Growth Rate in Australia averaged 0.82 percent from 1959 until 2025, reaching an all time high of 4.40 percent in the first quarter of 1976 and a record low of -6.80 percent in the second quarter of 2020. This page provides - Australia GDP Growth Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Australia GDP Growth Rate - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on March of 2026.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Australia expanded 0.80 percent in the fourth quarter of 2025 over the previous quarter. GDP Growth Rate in Australia is expected to be 0.60 percent by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Australia GDP Growth Rate is projected to trend around 0.50 percent in 2027 and 0.60 percent in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2025-12-03 12:30 AM
GDP Growth Rate QoQ
Q3 0.4% 0.7% 0.7% 0.8%
2026-03-04 12:30 AM
GDP Growth Rate QoQ
Q4 0.8% 0.5% 0.6% 0.8%
2026-06-03 01:30 AM
GDP Growth Rate QoQ
Q1 0.8% 0.6%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
GDP Growth Rate YoY 2.60 2.10 percent Dec 2025
GDP Constant Prices 693772.00 688317.00 AUD Million Dec 2025
GDP from Agriculture 15078.00 14709.00 AUD Million Dec 2025
GDP from Construction 11230.00 11164.00 AUD Million Dec 2025
GDP from Manufacturing 35442.00 35344.00 AUD Million Dec 2025
GDP from Mining 74721.00 72861.00 AUD Million Dec 2025
GDP from Public Administration 36060.00 35988.00 AUD Million Dec 2025
GDP from Utilities 15395.00 15331.00 AUD Million Dec 2025
GDP Growth Rate 0.80 0.50 percent Dec 2025
GDP Capital Expenditure 170135.00 168877.00 AUD Million Dec 2025
Gross National Product 665945.00 662108.00 AUD Million Dec 2025


Australia GDP Growth Rate
Australia's economy is dominated by the service sector (65 percent of total GDP). Yet its economic success in recent years has been based on the mining (13.5 percent of GDP) and agriculture (2 percent of GDP) as the country is a major exporter of commodities. Other sectors include: manufacturing (11 percent) and construction (9.5 percent).
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
0.80 0.50 4.40 -6.80 1959 - 2025 percent Quarterly

News Stream
Australia Q4 GDP Growth Beats Estimates
The Australian economy expanded 0.8% qoq in Q4 2025, accelerating from an upwardly revised 0.5% growth in Q3 and topping market estimates of 0.6%. It was the 17th straight quarter of growth, driven by firm domestic demand across private and public sectors. Private demand supported growth through household consumption (0.3% vs 0.5% in Q3, linked to discretionary spending amid Black Friday events) and private investment (0.7% vs 3.2%, with elevated spending on data centres and aircraft). Public demand contributed through government spending (0.9% vs 1.1%) and investment (0.9% vs 3.0%, owing to transport infrastructure projects and higher defence outlays). Inventories added 0.4ppts as firms rebuilt stocks through production and imports. Net trade weighed on growth, with exports (1.4%) rising less than imports (1.8%). The household savings ratio hit its highest since Q3 2022 (6.9% vs 6.1%). Annually, GDP grew 2.6%, above forecasts of 2.2% and the fastest increase in near three years.
2026-03-04
Australia Q3 GDP Growth Below Expectations
The Australian economy expanded 0.4% qoq in Q3 2025, following an upwardly revised Q2 reading and market estimates of 0.7% while marking the 16th consecutive quarter of growth. Household consumption slowed sharply (0.5% vs 0.9% in Q2), as discretionary spending cooled after a strong Easter-related boost in the prior quarter. Meantime, government spending growth was little changed (0.8% vs 0.9%). Net trade was a drag, with exports (1.0% vs 2.3%) rising less than imports (1.5% vs 2.3%); while inventories subtracted 0.5ppts. In contrast, private investment surged (2.9% vs 0.2%), contributing 0.5ppts and marking its fastest pace since Q1 2021, driven by stronger machinery and equipment spending. Public investment also rebounded (3.0% -3.5%) on the back of renewable energy and water, telecommunications and rail transport projects. The household savings ratio increased (6.4% vs 6.0%). Annually, GDP grew 2.1%, slightly below forecasts of 2.2% and following a 2.0% rise in Q2.
2025-12-03
Australia Q2 GDP Growth Beats Estimates
The Australian economy grew 0.6% qoq in Q2 2025, accelerating from an upwardly revised 0.3% in Q1 and topping market consensus of 0.5%. It was the 15th straight quarter of rise, driven by domestic final demand (0.5 ppts). Household consumption jumped (0.9% vs 0.4% in Q1), due to higher spending on discretionary and essential goods during the Easter and ANZAC holidays. Government spending also picked up (1.0% vs 0.3%), on higher social benefits and national defense outlays. Net trade added 0.1 ppts, with exports (1.7% vs -0.7%) outpacing imports (1.4% vs 0.1%). In contrast, public investment slumped for the third quarter (-3.9% vs -2.4%), the steepest drop since Q3 2017, weighed by reduced state spending on transport and health projects, and lower defence investment. Inventories dragged 0.1 ppts, the first drop in three quarters. On a yearly basis, the GDP grew 1.8%, above forecasts of 1.6% and the fastest pace since Q3 2023. The household savings ratio fell to 4.2% from 5.2% in Q1.
2025-09-03