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. source: Australian Bureau of Statistics

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Australia expanded 0.40 percent in the third 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 February of 2026.

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Australia expanded 0.40 percent in the third 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
2025-09-03 01:30 AM
GDP Growth Rate QoQ
Q2 0.6% 0.3% 0.5% 0.4%
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 0.4% 0.8%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
GDP Growth Rate YoY 2.10 1.80 percent Sep 2025
GDP Constant Prices 687757.00 685076.00 AUD Million Sep 2025
GDP from Agriculture 14877.00 15280.00 AUD Million Sep 2025
GDP from Construction 11079.00 10807.00 AUD Million Sep 2025
GDP from Manufacturing 35268.00 34791.00 AUD Million Sep 2025
GDP from Mining 68738.00 70134.00 AUD Million Sep 2025
GDP from Public Administration 35988.00 35859.00 AUD Million Sep 2025
GDP from Utilities 15319.00 15077.00 AUD Million Sep 2025
GDP Growth Rate 0.40 0.70 percent Sep 2025
GDP Capital Expenditure 168315.00 163467.00 AUD Million Sep 2025
Gross National Product 662255.00 658719.00 AUD Million Sep 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
0.40 0.70 4.40 -6.80 1959 - 2025 percent Quarterly

News Stream
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
Australia Q1 GDP Growth Below Estimates
The Australian economy grew by 0.2% qoq in Q1 2025, slowing sharply from a 0.6% rise in Q4 and falling short of market forecasts of 0.4%. It marked the 14th straight quarter of expansion but the weakest in three quarters. Public spending posed the biggest drag since Q3 2017, as severe weather disrupted mining, tourism, and shipping. Notably, public investment declined for the first time in three quarters (-2.0% vs 0.8% in Q4), reflecting the completion of major projects and some delays in new ones. Household spending eased (0.4% vs 0.7%), with growth focused on essentials like food, rent, and electricity. Government expenditure was flat after nine quarters of gains. Net trade also weighed on growth, as exports fell more than imports amid rising global trade risks. Inventories added 0.1 percentage point to GDP. The household savings ratio increased to 5.2% from 3.9% in Q4. On an annual basis, GDP expanded 1.3%, unchanged from the previous quarter but below expectations of 1.5%.
2025-06-04