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Economic Overview



Australia's economy provides an impressive backdrop to Victoria's success



In the past 9 years the national economy has grown strongly, with average annual GDP growth of 3.0 per cent.

Victoria's economic success



Victoria occupies only 3% of Australia’s total landmass, yet accounts for 25% of the nation’s economy. The State has enjoyed an average growth rate of 3.0% over the past 9 years. With AAA credit ratings from both Standard and Poor’s and Moody’s Investor Services, Victoria has one of the strongest and most resilient economies in the world.

Offering an open economy with low barriers to entry, Victoria is one of the most supportive and efficient places in the world in which to start a new business, requiring just two days for regulatory procedures.

Business investment remains at an all-time high, meaning we offer an ideal strategic location for businesses wishing to access Australian and Asia-Pacific markets.

Key economic indicators at a glance



Measure
Unit
Date
Vic
Aust
Share
GSP/GDP
A$ Billion
2008-09
267
1,095
24%
GSP/GDP growth
%
2007-08
3.2
3.7
GSP/GDP per capita
A$
2007-08
51,205
53,523
Population
Million
Dec 08
5.4
21.6
24.8%
Employment
Million
Jun 09
2.7
10.8
24.6%
Labour force
Million
Jun 09
2.8
11.4
24.7%
Unemployment rate
%
Jun 09
6.0
5.8
Participation rate
%
Jun 09
64.4
65.4
Inflation rate (CPI)
%
Q3 2008-09
2.1
2.5
Exports (goods)
A$ Billion
2008-09
20
230
8.9%
Business R&D
A$ Billion
2006-07
3.3
12.0
28.0%

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics