Economy dashboard · Growth & living standards
As at 13 October 2026 · official data unless labelled
Is the economy growing faster than the population it supports?
Real GDP per person, quarterly growth
June quarter 2026Real GDP per person, quarterly growth was 0.0% in the June quarter 2026, up 0.1 pts on the previous reading (-0.1%).
It is below its 10-year average of 0.18%, which is a worse reading than usual.
Across 38 OECD countries (2025), Australia ranks 9th best of 38 on GDP per person (US dollars), above the median of US$44,000.
Why it matters. Output per resident is the closest single measure of living standards: headline GDP can grow while each person's share shrinks.
What's driving it
3 of 4 under pressureOn target or better than usualWorse than usualOutside the target bandA level, neither better nor worseBars show how far each reading sits from its benchmark: left of centre below it, right above it.