East Asia & Pacific
Australia Unemployment
Share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
Latest Value
4.1%
As of 2025
YoY Change
+3.8%
2024 → 2025
Record High
10.9%
Recorded in 1993
Record Low
3.7%
Recorded in 2023
10-Year Average
4.9%
2016–2025
Data Range
1991–2025
35 data points
Source
World Bank
Code: SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS
Historical Trend
1991 – 2025
Analysis
Australia's unemployment rate of 4.09% is considered low and indicates a strong labor market. This rate is a testament to the country's economic resilience and ability to create jobs. The low unemployment rate also suggests that the economy is nearing full employment, which can lead to wage growth and inflation.
Historical Data
| Value | YoY Change | Change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4.1% | 0.1% | +3.8% |
| 2024 | 3.9% | 0.3% | +7.5% |
| 2023 | 3.7% | 0.1% | -1.6% |
| 2022 | 3.7% | 1.3% | -25.8% |
| 2021 | 5.0% | 1.4% | -21.5% |
| 2020 | 6.4% | 1.3% | +24.3% |
| 2019 | 5.1% | 0.2% | -3.8% |
| 2018 | 5.3% | 0.2% | -4.4% |
| 2017 | 5.6% | 0.1% | -2.1% |
| 2016 | 5.7% | 0.3% | -5.7% |
Source: World Bank Open Data · 1991–2025
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