Australia Population,

Media Reveals Remarkable Growth

Australia population is on a strong growth path, as new figures hit the media.

An article published by Sydney Morning Herald (23 September 2009) states that over the next 40 years the population growth will place the country at the top of industrialised nations on a demographical growth path.

Based on figures released by the Population Reference Bureau in Washington, the population of Australia will increase by 65%. This means that today's 22 million will grow to about 35 million by 2050.

This growth is second only to Saudi Arabia. By comparison, the number of inhabitants will increase:

by 49% in India,
by 43% in United States,
by 41%in Indonesia.

In 2050, there will be an additional 2.6 billion people living around the globe, which is 38% more than in 2009.

There are various opinions out there about the population of Australia and its trends. Some say growth is not sustainable as it generates increased wastage and contributes to climate change. Others think that this growth has helped Australia stay away from the 2007 - 2009 recession.

A media release published at the end of September 2009 by the Australian Bureau of Statistics showed that at 31 March 2009, the net overseas migration over the previous 12 months was 278,000 people.

This is a whopping 63% of the population growth during that period. And it is fantastic news for anyone wanting to start a new life in Australia. It is a proof the lifestyle down under is a strong attraction for many people around the world.