Australia Population Live (2026)
The live population of Australia, updated every second — with births today, deaths today, growth rate and key facts about one of the most interesting countries on Earth.
Australia has an estimated population of about 26.4 million people in 2026 — 0.32% of the roughly 8.25 billion people on Earth, and the 44th largest of the 72 countries tracked on LiveHumans. The counter above starts from our 1 January 2026 estimate and adds births and subtracts deaths every second, using Australia's latest birth rate (12.1 per 1,000 people a year) and death rate (6.7 per 1,000).
Is the population of Australia growing?
Yes. Around 876 babies are born in Australia every day — about 37 an hour — while around 485 people die. That leaves a natural increase of roughly 391 people a day, or about 142,771 a year: a growth rate of 0.54% before migration. That is slow growth: the gap between births and deaths is narrow, and on current trends Australia is likely to see deaths overtake births within the next few decades unless birth rates recover.
A birth rate of 12.1 per 1,000 people is below the world average of about 16.9, reflecting smaller families, later marriage and higher costs of raising children. It ranks 40th of 72 for birth rate on LiveHumans.
Migration matters a lot here. Australia attracts large numbers of people from abroad, so its real population change is noticeably bigger than the natural increase shown on this page. Our counter shows births minus deaths only, which is why official figures that include migration can be higher.
Births and deaths in Australia
| Period | Births | Deaths | Net change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per minute | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Per hour | 37 | 20 | 16 |
| Per day | 876 | 485 | 391 |
| Per week | 6,135 | 3,397 | 2,738 |
| Per year | 319,913 | 177,142 | 142,771 |
How crowded is Australia?
With about 26.4 million people living on 7,741,220 km², Australia has roughly 3.4 people per square kilometre. That is one of the lowest densities we track (72nd of 72). Large parts of the country are thinly populated, and most people live in a small number of cities and regions.
Life expectancy in Australia
A baby born in Australia today can expect to live about 83.2 years, compared with a world average of about 73.3. That puts Australia among the longest-lived countries on Earth (6th of 72), thanks to strong healthcare, low child mortality and healthy diets. Want a personal estimate? Try our life expectancy calculator.
Income and population
Australia is a high-income country, with GDP of about $64,491 per person (6th of 72). Richer countries usually have low birth rates — people marry later, have fewer children, and live longer — and Australia fits that pattern.
Australia at a glance
| Fact | Value | Rank (of 72) |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2026 est.) | 26,439,112 | 44 |
| Births per day | 876 | 46 |
| Deaths per day | 485 | 43 |
| Birth rate (per 1,000) | 12.1 | 40 |
| Death rate (per 1,000) | 6.7 | 43 |
| Natural growth rate | 0.54% / year | 41 |
| Life expectancy | 83.2 years | 6 |
| Population density | 3.4 / km² | 72 |
| GDP per person | $64,491 | 6 |
| Area | 7,741,220 km² | — |
| Capital | Canberra | — |
| Languages | English | — |
| Currency | Australian Dollar (A$) | — |
Compare with other countries
See all countries on our population by country page, or watch the whole planet on the live world population counter.
How we calculate Australia's live population
No country counts its people every second, so this page is an estimate. We start from a population figure for 1 January 2026 based on United Nations and World Bank data, then use Australia's crude birth rate and crude death rate — the number of births and deaths per 1,000 people per year — to work out how many people are born and die each second. The counter simply adds those up in real time. Because migration is not included, and because rates change from year to year, treat the figure as a close estimate rather than an exact count.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Australia in 2026?
The population of Australia in 2026 is estimated at about 26.4 million people, which is around 0.32% of the world's population. The live counter on this page adds births and subtracts deaths every second.
How many babies are born in Australia every day?
About 876 babies are born in Australia every day — roughly 37 per hour, or 319,913 per year — based on a birth rate of 12.1 per 1,000 people.
How many people die in Australia every day?
About 485 people die in Australia every day — roughly 20 per hour, or 177,142 per year — based on a death rate of 6.7 per 1,000 people.
Is the population of Australia growing or shrinking?
Growing. Births exceed deaths by about 391 people a day, a natural growth rate of 0.54% a year before migration.
What is the life expectancy in Australia?
Life expectancy at birth in Australia is about 83.2 years, compared with a world average of about 73.3 years.
How accurate is this Australia population counter?
It is a statistical estimate, not a live headcount. We start from a 1 January 2026 population estimate based on UN and World Bank data and apply Australia's annual birth and death rates second by second. Migration is not included, so official figures may differ slightly.
Last updated: 26 September 2026 · Estimates based on UN World Population Prospects and World Bank data.