Australia: Long-term interest rate
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The most recent value is 5 percent as of August 2026, an increase compared to the previous value of 4.92 percent. Historically, the average for Australia from July 1969 to August 2026 is 7.3 percent. The minimum of 0.8 percent was recorded in October 2020, while the maximum of 16.5 percent was reached in August 1982.
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- Measure: percent
- Definition: The current yield on a 10 year government bond. The yield on these instruments is typical used as the representative interest rate for a country.
- Source: OECD
| Recent values | Australia: Long-term interest rate |
|---|---|
| 2026 Aug | 5 |
| 2026 Jul | 4.92 |
| 2026 Jun | 4.83 |
| 2026 May | 4.98 |
| 2026 Apr | 4.97 |
| 2026 Mar | 4.93 |
| 2026 Feb | 4.76 |
| 2026 Jan | 4.75 |
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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government spending, percent of GDP | 23.15 | 2025 | percent |
| Government spending, in dollars | 416.34 | 2025 | billion U.S. dollars |
| Fiscal balance, percent of GDP | -2.25 | 2024 | percent |
| Primary budget balance | -1.37 | 2024 | percent |
| Government expenditure | 167.17 | Q1/2026 | billion |
| Long-term interest rate | 5.00 | 8/2026 | percent |
| Tax revenue | 23.56 | 2022 | percent |
| Taxes on goods and services | 17.79 | 2022 | percent |
| Taxes on international trade | 2.72 | 2022 | percent |
| Income and profits taxes | 67.86 | 2022 | percent |
| Government debt | 50.72 | 2024 | percent |
| Government debt in foreign currency, percent | 0.00 | 2014 | percent |
| Government debt held by non-residents | 32.21 | 2024 | percent |
| Sovereign debt average maturity | 6.43 | 2024 | percent |
| Short-term government debt | 3.97 | 2024 | percent |