Australia Economic Indicators: During the past decade, nominal per capita GDP levels have risen from US$20,000 in 2001 to over US$60,000 in 2011, the seventh highest level in the world today and the highest in the Asia-Pacific region.

The Australian dollar (AUD) appreciated significantly against the US dollar during both 2010 and 2011. According to official estimates, GDP per capita in Australia amounts to US$66,000 while per capita wealth stands at US$320,000. Australia’s economy has recovered relatively well from the effects of the global financial crisis. In 2010, real economic growth came in at 2.7% compared to 1.3% in 2009. View more data or Buy full report