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Labour market

Australia · 5 indicators

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Labour market

Australia — Unemployment rate (ILO)

Primary KPI: one of the key indicators tracked first for this country.Share of the labour force without a job and seeking one, per the ILO definition; lower is better.
4.6%
Q3 2026
Frequency
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics· Data Q3 2026
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Australia — Youth unemployment (15-24)

Unemployment rate for ages 15-24; usually higher than average, it reveals young people's entry difficulties.
10.8%
Q3 2026
Frequency
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics· Data Q3 2026
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Australia — Employment rate (15-64)

Share of people aged 15-64 who are employed; measures how well the economy puts working-age people to work.
76.9%
Q3 2026
Frequency
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics· Data Q3 2026
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Australia — Activity rate

Share of people aged 15-64 in the labour market (employed or seeking work); measures engagement in working life.
80.7%
Q3 2026
Frequency
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics· Data Q3 2026
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Australia — Senior employment rate (55-64)

Share of people aged 55-64 in work; measures how well older workers stay employed, a key pension-reform issue.
67.6%
Q3 2026
Frequency
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics· Data Q3 2026
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