Australia Consumer Price Index
Consumer price index (2010 = 100) FP.CPI.TOTL
Australia's consumer price index was 151.12 in 2025, ranked 106th globally. This represents a 4.7% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Australia's consumer price index stood at 151.12 in 2025, a rise of +6.82 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 151.12 by 2025. Australia ranked 106th globally.
Australia's Consumer Price Index (CPI) has fluctuated significantly over the past 66 years, with a marked increase in recent years. As of 2025, the CPI stands at 151.12, ranking the country 106th globally. This represents an all-time peak, surpassing the 1960 trough of 7.96. Compared to its peers, Australia's CPI is relatively stable, with Norway's CPI being the closest, at 151.76. The country's CPI has been on an upward trend since the 1960s, with a few minor fluctuations. This upward trajectory is consistent with the global economic trends, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. A sharp decline in the price of goods and services or a significant improvement in productivity would be necessary to alter the current trajectory and bring the CPI closer to its historical low. As the global economy continues to evolve, it remains to be seen whether Australia's CPI will stabilize or continue to rise.
Data & projection
| Year | Consumer Price Index | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 163.64 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 157.38 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 151.12 | - | - |
| 2025 | 151.12 | +6.82 | #106 |
| 2024 | 144.30 | +4.42 | #67 |
| 2023 | 139.88 | +7.41 | #68 |
| 2022 | 132.47 | +8.19 | #66 |
| 2021 | 124.27 | +3.46 | #74 |
| 2020 | 120.81 | +1.01 | #73 |
| 2019 | 119.80 | +1.90 | #78 |
| 2018 | 117.90 | +2.21 | #79 |
| 2017 | 115.69 | +2.21 | #81 |
| 2016 | 113.48 | +1.43 | #81 |
| 2015 | 112.04 | +1.66 | #79 |
| 2014 | 110.38 | +2.68 | #72 |
| 2013 | 107.70 | +2.58 | #52 |
| 2012 | 105.12 | +1.82 | #29 |
| 2011 | 103.30 | +3.30 | #54 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Australia matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw consumer price index improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Australia's consumer price index was 151.12 in 2025. Ranked 106th globally. This represents a 4.7% increase from the previous year.
Australia's consumer price index peaked at 151.12 in 2025.
The lowest consumer price index in Australia was 7.96 in 1960.
Australia ranks 106th globally in consumer price index as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is FP.CPI.TOTL. Data sourced from World Bank.
Australia's consumer price index is projected to reach 151.12 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The consumer price index of Australia in 2025 was 151.12. This ranks 106th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_australia_consumer-price-index,
title = {Australia Consumer Price Index},
url = {https://historysaid.com/australia/consumer-price-index/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}