Australia Economic Policy Uncertainty Index
1997 - 2026 | Monthly | Index | Economic Policy Uncertainty
Key information about Australia Economic Policy Uncertainty Index
- Australia Economic Policy Uncertainty Index was reported at 178.772 Index in Feb 2026.
- This records an increase from the previous number of 145.432 Index for Jan 2026.
- Australia Economic Policy Uncertainty Index data is updated monthly, averaging 229.397 Index from Jan 1997 to Feb 2026, with 350 observations.
- The data reached an all-time high of 617.236 Index in Apr 2025 and a record low of 25.662 Index in Jan 2007.
- Australia Economic Policy Uncertainty Index data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Economic Policy Uncertainty.
- The data is categorized under World Trend Plus’s Economic Policy Uncertainty Index – Table: Economic Policy Uncertainty Index: By Country.
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What was Australia's Economic Policy Uncertainty Index in Feb 2026?
Australia Economic Policy Uncertainty Index was reported at 178.772 Index in Feb 2026. See the table below for more data.
| Last | Previous | Min | Max | Unit | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 178.772 Feb 2026 | 145.432 Jan 2026 | 25.662 Jan 2007 | 617.236 Apr 2025 | Index | monthly | Jan 1997 - Feb 2026 |
Economic Policy Uncertainty Index by Country Comparison
| country/region | Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia (Index) | 178.772 Feb 2026 | monthly | Jan 1997 - Feb 2026 |
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| Government and Public Finance | Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consolidated Fiscal Balance: % of GDP (%) | -3.1 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Jun 2003 - Dec 2025 |
| Consolidated Fiscal Balance (USD mn) | -10,334.848 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Sep 2002 - Dec 2025 |
| Tax Revenue (USD mn) | 151,660.250 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Sep 2002 - Dec 2025 |
| Tax Revenue: % of GDP (%) | 30.5 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Sep 2002 - Dec 2025 |
| National Government Debt (USD mn) | 685,976.3 2024 | yearly | 1999 - 2024 |
| Government Debt: % of GDP (%) | 38.3 2024 | yearly | 1999 - 2024 |
| Forecast: Government Expenditure (AUD bn) | 1,343.987 2030 | yearly | 1988 - 2030 |
| Forecast: Government Net Debt (AUD bn) | 1,762.752 2030 | yearly | 1989 - 2030 |
| Forecast: Government Revenue (AUD bn) | 1,288.528 2030 | yearly | 1988 - 2030 |
| DOT Forecast: Budget Aggregates: Revenue (AUD bn) | 819.600 2028 | yearly | 1997 - 2028 |
| DOT Forecast: Budget Aggregates: Expenses (AUD bn) | 897.500 2029 | yearly | 1997 - 2029 |
| Monetary | Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non Performing Loans Ratio (%) | 1.1 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Jun 2004 - Dec 2025 |
| Household Debt: % of GDP (%) | 120.3 Jun 2025 | quarterly | Jun 1988 - Jun 2025 |
| Non-Performing Loans (USD mn) | 34,446.704 Sep 2025 | quarterly | Sep 1994 - Sep 2025 |
| Money Supply M1 (USD mn) | 1,370,400.239 Jan 2026 | monthly | Feb 1975 - Jan 2026 |
| Money Supply M2 (USD mn) | 2,354,703.061 Jan 2026 | monthly | Mar 1965 - Jan 2026 |
| M2 Growth (%) | 7.3 Jan 2026 | monthly | Mar 1966 - Jan 2026 |
| Foreign Exchange Reserves (USD mn) | 42,076.6 Feb 2026 | monthly | Jul 1969 - Feb 2026 |
| Foreign Exchange Reserves: % of GDP (%) | 2.352 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Sep 1969 - Dec 2025 |
| Foreign Exchange Reserves: Months of Import (NA) | 1.5 Sep 2025 | monthly | Jul 1971 - Sep 2025 |
| Gold Reserves (USD mn) | 13,399.586 Feb 2026 | monthly | Jan 1958 - Feb 2026 |
| Total Deposits (USD mn) | 2,861,383.344 Jun 2025 | quarterly | Sep 2004 - Jun 2025 |
| Total Deposits Growth (%) | 7.8 Sep 2025 | quarterly | Sep 2005 - Sep 2025 |
| Domestic Credit (USD mn) | 3,976,564.5 Dec 2025 | monthly | Dec 2001 - Dec 2025 |
| Domestic Credit Growth (%) | 3.7 Dec 2025 | monthly | Dec 2002 - Dec 2025 |
| Debt Service Ratio: Households (%) | 15.600 Sep 2025 | quarterly | Mar 1999 - Sep 2025 |
| Debt Service Ratio: Private Non-Financial Sector (%) | 20.100 Sep 2025 | quarterly | Mar 1999 - Sep 2025 |
| Credit to Households (USD bn) | 2,105.180 Sep 2025 | quarterly | Dec 1977 - Sep 2025 |
| Credit to Private Non-Financial Sector (USD bn) | 3,258.762 Sep 2025 | quarterly | Mar 1971 - Sep 2025 |
| Household Debt (USD mn) | 2,207,212.8 Sep 2025 | quarterly | Jun 1988 - Sep 2025 |
| Total Loans (USD mn) | 2,832,588.169 Jan 2026 | monthly | Sep 1976 - Jan 2026 |
| Total Loans Growth (%) | 7.60 Jan 2026 | monthly | Sep 1977 - Jan 2026 |
| Private Debt: % of Nominal GDP (%) | 129.18 Dec 2025 | quarterly | Mar 1990 - Dec 2025 |
| Money Supply: M3 (AUD bn) | 3,373.643 Jan 2026 | monthly | Jul 1959 - Jan 2026 |
| Money Supply: sa: M1 (AUD bn) | 1,959.114 Jan 2026 | monthly | Feb 1975 - Jan 2026 |
| Money Supply: sa: M3 (AUD bn) | 3,366.266 Jan 2026 | monthly | Mar 1965 - Jan 2026 |
| Official Reserve Assets: Total: in USD (USD mn) | 75,393.000 Feb 2026 | monthly | Jul 1969 - Feb 2026 |
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