Economic optimism

Thinking about Australia’s economic performance in the world. Overall, how optimistic are you about Australia’s economic performance in the world over the next five years?

  1. 0%
  2. 20%
  3. 40%
  4. 60%
  5. 80%
  6. 100%
2005
14
53
67
2007
19
52
71
2008
11
65
76
2009
16
70
86
2010
19
67
86
2012
12
61
73
2013
14
62
76
2015
9
54
63
2016
9
61
70
2017
9
65
74
2019
5
60
65
2020
3
49
52
2021
10
69
79
2022
5
57
62
2023
3
59
62
2024
4
54
58

A neutral option was offered to respondents in 2005 and 2007.
Indicates change in mode: see 2024 Methodology.

  • Very optimistic
  • Optimistic
Total
All groups