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 112.319 Index in Jan 2026.
- This records a decrease from the previous number of 160.490 Index for Dec 2025.
- Australia Economic Policy Uncertainty Index data is updated monthly, averaging 229.397 Index from Jan 1997 to Jan 2026, with 349 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 Jan 2026?
Australia Economic Policy Uncertainty Index was reported at 112.319 Index in Jan 2026. See the table below for more data.
| Last | Previous | Min | Max | Unit | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 112.319 Jan 2026 | 160.490 Dec 2025 | 25.662 Jan 2007 | 617.236 Apr 2025 | Index | monthly | Jan 1997 - Jan 2026 |
Economic Policy Uncertainty Index by Country Comparison
| country/region | Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia (Index) | 112.319 Jan 2026 | monthly | Jan 1997 - Jan 2026 |
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| Government and Public Finance | Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consolidated Fiscal Balance: % of GDP (%) | -3.2 Sep 2025 | quarterly | Jun 2003 - Sep 2025 |
| Consolidated Fiscal Balance (USD mn) | -11,179.706 Jun 2025 | quarterly | Sep 2002 - Jun 2025 |
| Tax Revenue (USD mn) | 144,934.251 Jun 2025 | quarterly | Sep 2002 - Jun 2025 |
| Tax Revenue: % of GDP (%) | 28.0 Sep 2025 | quarterly | Sep 2002 - Sep 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 (%) | 1.2 Sep 2025 | quarterly | Jun 2004 - Sep 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) | 1,296,410.922 Dec 2025 | monthly | Feb 1975 - Dec 2025 |
| Money Supply M2 (USD mn) | 2,232,665.832 Dec 2025 | monthly | Mar 1965 - Dec 2025 |
| M2 Growth (%) | 7.1 Dec 2025 | monthly | Mar 1966 - Dec 2025 |
| Foreign Exchange Reserves (USD mn) | 44,801.0 Dec 2025 | monthly | Jul 1969 - Dec 2025 |
| Foreign Exchange Reserves: % of GDP (%) | 2.270 Sep 2025 | quarterly | Sep 1969 - Sep 2025 |
| Foreign Exchange Reserves: Months of Import (NA) | 1.5 Sep 2025 | monthly | Jul 1971 - Sep 2025 |
| Gold Reserves (USD mn) | 10,119.564 Nov 2025 | monthly | Jan 1958 - Nov 2025 |
| 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) | 3,870,676.4 Oct 2025 | monthly | Dec 2001 - Oct 2025 |
| Domestic Credit Growth (%) | 5.1 Oct 2025 | monthly | Dec 2002 - Oct 2025 |
| Debt Service Ratio: Households (%) | 16.300 Jun 2025 | quarterly | Mar 1999 - Jun 2025 |
| Debt Service Ratio: Private Non-Financial Sector (%) | 20.800 Jun 2025 | quarterly | Mar 1999 - Jun 2025 |
| Credit to Households (USD bn) | 2,058.196 Jun 2025 | quarterly | Dec 1977 - Jun 2025 |
| Credit to Private Non-Financial Sector (USD bn) | 3,175.293 Jun 2025 | quarterly | Mar 1971 - Jun 2025 |
| Household Debt (USD mn) | 2,207,212.8 Sep 2025 | quarterly | Jun 1988 - Sep 2025 |
| Total Loans (USD mn) | 2,691,782.468 Dec 2025 | monthly | Sep 1976 - Dec 2025 |
| Total Loans Growth (%) | 7.58 Dec 2025 | monthly | Sep 1977 - Dec 2025 |
| Private Debt: % of Nominal GDP (%) | 128.38 Sep 2025 | quarterly | Mar 1990 - Sep 2025 |
| Money Supply: M3 (AUD bn) | 3,350.201 Dec 2025 | monthly | Jul 1959 - Dec 2025 |
| Money Supply: sa: M1 (AUD bn) | 1,943.936 Dec 2025 | monthly | Feb 1975 - Dec 2025 |
| Money Supply: sa: M3 (AUD bn) | 3,347.827 Dec 2025 | monthly | Mar 1965 - Dec 2025 |
| Official Reserve Assets: Total: in USD (USD mn) | 75,264.000 Dec 2025 | monthly | Jul 1969 - Dec 2025 |
| Business and Economic Survey | Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economic Policy Uncertainty Index (Index) | 112.319 Jan 2026 | monthly | Jan 1997 - Jan 2026 |
| Geopolitical Risk Index (%) | 0.421 Dec 2025 | monthly | Jan 1985 - Dec 2025 |
| Exports: % of GDP (%) | 25.685 2023 | yearly | 2001 - 2023 |
| Imports: % of GDP (%) | 21.778 2023 | yearly | 2001 - 2023 |
| Business Confidence Growth (% Point) | 5.0 Dec 2025 | monthly | Jul 2013 - Dec 2025 |
| Industrial Trends Survey: Composite Index: sa: Expected (Index) | 57.400 Dec 2024 | quarterly | Mar 2008 - Dec 2024 |
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