Population of Australia 2026
27٬007٬095
Population now (estimate)
7٬692٬024
Area (km²)
4
Density (per km²)
1.1%
Annual growth rate
27٬007٬095
people — live estimate
◷ computed from the 2026 figure and growth rate
The population of Australia in 2026 is about 27,007,095 people, according to the latest United Nations estimates. It grows at an annual rate of about 1.1%.
Australia covers about 7,692,024 km², with Canberra as its capital, giving a population density of around 4 people per km².
Australia holds a medium position in terms of population size. Its population grows at a moderate pace. It has a low population density, spread across a vast, largely empty area.