# Economist (ANZSCO 224311)

Source: Department of Home Affairs — SkillSelect invitation round results; per-occupation invitation counts are ImmiTrend estimates (the Department publishes totals and cut-offs, not per-occupation counts)  
Data as at: 2 November 2026 (EOI pool: October 2026)  
Page: https://immitrend.com.au/occupations/economist-224311

## Summary

As at November 2026, Economist (ANZSCO 224311) is still invited through the subclass 189: the 15 October 2026 round invited it at 65 points, for EOIs with a date of effect up to 15 October 2026 (an estimated 189–209 invitations, 100% of its 189 EOIs at 65+). The October 2026 189 pool holds 32 EOIs (2 at 85+ points), with 257 in 190 and 247 in 491. Latest state cut-offs: 190 at 85 points (2 February 2026), community reported. One state lists the occupation for 190 or 491. The 189 cut-off ranged 65–90 over the last 6 rounds, easing.

## Pathways

| Visa | Pathway | Latest cut-off | Source | Status | Grants |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 189 | Skilled Independent | 65 (15 October 2026, DOE 15 October 2026) | official | Every round | 36–51 (2025-26*) |
| 190 | State nominated | 85 (2 February 2026) | community-reported | 1 states list it | 12–24 (2025-26*) |
| 491 | Regional, state or family | no round recorded | – | 1 states list it | 8–11 (2025-26*) |
| 186 | Employer sponsored | No points test | – | Employer | 15 (2024-25) |

## Will I get a 189 invitation as an Economist?

Likely at 65 points or more. Economist was invited in 6 recent 189 rounds, most recently at 65 on 15 Oct 2026.

### Last 189 round (15 October 2026)

| Cut-off | Date of effect | Est. invited | Queue invited |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 65 | on or before 15 October 2026 | 189–209 | 100% (189 of 189 EOIs at 65+) |

Cut-off and date of effect: Home Affairs. Invitations and queue share: ImmiTrend estimates from the 1 October 2026 EOI pool.

ImmiTrend's frozen prediction for this round was 85 points; every occupation's prediction and result: https://immitrend.com.au/189-prediction/2026-10-15.

Next 189 round: date not announced; forecast pending.

## Which state could nominate an Economist?

VIC lists Economist for 2026-27; its program is open.

## All states as a table

| State | Status | Listed | 190 queue | 491 queue | 85+ | Last cut-off | State places 190 / 491 (all occupations) | 190 + 491 grants |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| NSW New South Wales | open | Not listed | 58 | 48 | 29 | – | – / – | 9 |
| VIC Victoria | open | 190, 491 | 99 | 68 | 59 | 190 · 85 · 13 March 2024 | 900 / – | 4 |
| QLD Queensland | open | Not listed | 30 | 21 | 17 | – | – / – | 2 |
| SA South Australia | open · onshore only | Not listed | 86 | 79 | 51 | 190 · 85 · 2 February 2026 | – / – | 1 |
| WA Western Australia | open | Not listed | 28 | 34 | 23 | – | – / – | 0 |
| TAS Tasmania | open | Not listed | 18 | 21 | 14 | – | 1,250 / 800 | 1 |
| NT Northern Territory | closed | Not listed | 20 | 28 | 17 | – | – / – | 1 |
| ACT Australian Capital Territory | open | Not listed | 31 | 34 | 21 | – | – / – | 6 |

## How many Economist visas are actually granted?

2025-26, provisional: 36–51 × 189, 12–24 × 190, 8–11 × 491 (186 and 494 not yet published). 54 skilled visas for Economist in 2024-25, the 149th most of 581 occupations: 19 × 190 (-5%), 15 × 186, 15 × 189 (-61%), 5 × 491.

| Visa | 2023-24 | 2024-25 | Change | 2025-26* |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 186 | 6 | 15 | – | – |
| 190 | 20 | 19 | -5% | 12–24 |
| 491 | 3 | 5 | – | 8–11 |
| 189 | 38 | 15 | -61% | 36–51 |
| 494 | 0 | 0 | – | – |

## Cut-off history

### 189 rounds, latest 8

Where it ranks (last 2 FY): #29 of 170 occupations by 189 invitations (top 17%); invited in 4 of 4 rounds; invitations per round +271% this FY so far (209 in 1 round) against last FY (169 in 3 rounds).

| Date | Min. points | Date of effect | Est. invited | Source |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 15 October 2026 | 65 | 15 October 2026 | 189–209 | official |
| 4 June 2026 | 80 | – | 89–104 | official |
| 13 November 2025 | 85 | – | 35–41 | official |
| 21 August 2025 | 90 | – | 20–24 | official |
| 7 November 2024 | 90 | – | 11–18 | official |
| 5 September 2024 | 90 | – | 4–5 | official |
| 13 June 2024 | 95 | – | 4–5 | official |
| 8 December 2022 | 65 | – | – | official |

### State rounds, latest 8

| Date | Subclass | State | Min. points | Source |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2 February 2026 | 190 | SA | 85 | community-reported |
| 13 March 2024 | 190 | VIC | 85 | community-reported |

## Frequently asked questions

### What points do you need for Economist subclass 189?

Economist last invited (189) 15 October 2026 at 65 points; ranged 65–90 over its last 6 invited rounds. At 65 points, EOIs with a date of effect up to 15 October 2026 were invited.

### Was I invited in the 15 October 2026 189 round as Economist?

In the 15 October 2026 round, Economist EOIs at 70 points or more were invited; at 65 points, those with a date of effect on or before 15 October 2026; at 60 or less, none. ImmiTrend estimates 189–209 invitations, 100% of the 189 EOIs at 65+ points.

### Is the Economist subclass 189 cut-off rising or easing?

Easing: across the last 6 189 rounds the Economist cut-off ranged 65–90, from 90 (5 September 2024) to 65 (15 October 2026).

### Is 85, 90 or 95 points enough to be invited for Economist (subclass 189)?

Over Economist's last 6 invited 189 rounds (latest 15 October 2026) cut-offs ranged 65–90. Met: 95: 6 of 6, 90: 6 of 6, 85: 3 of 6, 80: 2 of 6, 75: 1 of 6, 70: 1 of 6. At 65 points, EOIs with a date of effect up to 15 October 2026 were invited.

### What are the latest 190 and 491 cut-offs for Economist?

For Economist: subclass 190 was last invited at 85 points (2 February 2026). subclass 491 was last invited at 65 points (8 December 2022).

### How do I compare to applicants who got invited for Economist?

States and territories issue 190 and 491 invitations under their own policies, not national EOI queue order. Check My Score compares your profile with community-reported invited samples for Economist; samples may be incomplete.

### Which states nominate Economist for 190/491?

Economist is on the current 190/491 state nomination lists of: VIC. State lists and quotas change each program year — check each state's official list.

### How many subclass 189 places are likely left this FY2026-27 for Economist?

About 252–272 subclass 189 places are estimated left for Economist in FY2026-27 after the 15 October 2026 round, of 461 for the year. Home Affairs has not yet published FY2026-27 occupation ceilings, so the places are an ImmiTrend estimate.

### How often are Economist invitation rounds held?

Subclass 189: 1 federal round so far in FY2026-27 (15 October 2026); Economist received invitations in 1 of them. State nominations in FY2025-26: subclass 190 invitations on 1 round date and subclass 491 on none (SA; 85–85 points).

### How many Economist visas were granted in 2024-25?

54 main applicants: 19 through 190, 15 through 186, 15 through 189 and 5 through 491.

## Sources

- Department of Home Affairs — SkillSelect invitation round results (189 cut-offs)
- Department of Home Affairs — SkillSelect EOI data dashboard (EOI pool)
- State and territory nomination program pages (lists, program status, places)
- Department of Home Affairs — BP0068 visa grants by occupation (CC BY 4.0)
- 190 and 491 cut-offs are reported by ImmiTrend users unless marked official

Figures are from the Department of Home Affairs' SkillSelect EOI data dashboard and invitation round results, compiled by ImmiTrend (CC BY 4.0: cite ImmiTrend and link to the page).