World Factbook

Christmas Island

Territory of Christmas Island

Last updated: 2026-03-28 (today)

Industries

tourism, phosphate extraction (near depletion)

Exchange rates

Currency

Australian dollars (AUD) per US dollar -

Exchange rates 2020

1.453 (2020 est.)

Exchange rates 2021

1.331 (2021 est.)

Exchange rates 2022

1.442 (2022 est.)

Exchange rates 2023

1.505 (2023 est.)

Exchange rates 2024

1.515 (2024 est.)

Economic overview

high-income Australian territorial economy; development through government services and phosphate mining; operates Australia’s Immigration Detention Centre; increasing tourism and government investments; sustained environmental protections

Exports - partners

Indonesia 30%, USA 26%, Malaysia 12%, Ireland 8%, UK 7% (2023)

note: top five export partners based on percentage share of exports

Imports - partners

USA 58%, Australia 40%, Malaysia 1%, Fiji 0%, Singapore 0% (2023)

note: top five import partners based on percentage share of imports

Exports - commodities

fertilizers, paintings, amine compounds (2023)

note: top export commodities based on value in dollars over $500,000

Imports - commodities

aircraft, refined petroleum, cars, air conditioners, plastic products (2023)

note: top five import commodities based on value in dollars