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Inflation rate4.0%▲ +0.5Aug 2026Unemployment rate4.6%▲ +0.1Aug 2026GDP growth rate2.1%▼ −0.4Q2 2026Trade balance624.00M AUD▲ +1.27BAug 2026Labour force participation rate67.1%▲ +0.2Aug 2026Consumer price index103.5▲ +0.4%Aug 2026
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| Indicator | Last | Previous | Change | Period | Next release |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exports | 47.40B AUD | 44.97B AUD | ▲ +5.4% | Aug 2026 | 5 Nov 2026 |
| Imports | 46.78B AUD | 45.62B AUD | ▲ +2.5% | Aug 2026 | 5 Nov 2026 |
| Trade balance | 624.00M AUD | −646.00M AUD | ▲ +1.27B | Aug 2026 | 5 Nov 2026 |
Upcoming releases
Australia economic calendar →- 13 Oct 202600:30 UTCMinutes of the September 2026 Monetary Policy Board MeetingSep 2026
- 15 Oct 202600:30 UTCLabour Force, AustraliaSep 2026
- 28 Oct 202600:30 UTCConsumer Price Index, AustraliaSep 2026
- 30 Oct 202600:30 UTCProducer Price Indexes, AustraliaQ3 2026
- 2 Nov 202600:30 UTCBuilding Approvals, AustraliaSep 2026
In the API
Economics API →| Indicator | Endpoint | History from |
|---|---|---|
| Inflation rate | GET /v1/economics/AUS/inflation | 2025 |
| Consumer price index | GET /v1/economics/AUS/cpi | 2024 |
| Unemployment rate | GET /v1/economics/AUS/unemployment | 1978 |
| Labour force participation rate | GET /v1/economics/AUS/labour-force-participation | 1978 |
| GDP growth rate | GET /v1/economics/AUS/gdp-growth | 1960 |
| GDP | GET /v1/economics/AUS/gdp | 1959 |
| Merchandise trade | GET /v1/economics/AUS/trade | 1971 |
Common questions
What is the inflation rate in Australia?
The inflation rate in Australia was 4.0% in August 2026, released on 30 Sep 2026.
What is the unemployment rate in Australia?
The unemployment rate in Australia was 4.6% in August 2026.
What is the next economic release in Australia?
Minutes of the September 2026 Monetary Policy Board Meeting for September 2026, scheduled for 13 Oct 2026, 00:30 UTC.
Where does this data come from?
Published by Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), and shown here exactly as published. Publishers revise figures, and the latest published figure replaces the earlier one.