Australia Unemployment Rate 1991-2023
Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
- Australia unemployment rate for 2021 was 5.11%, a 1.35% decline from 2020.
- Australia unemployment rate for 2020 was 6.46%, a 1.3% increase from 2019.
- Australia unemployment rate for 2019 was 5.16%, a 0.14% decline from 2018.
- Australia unemployment rate for 2018 was 5.30%, a 0.29% decline from 2017.
Australia Unemployment Rate - Historical Data |
Year |
Unemployment Rate (%) |
Annual Change |
2021 |
5.11% |
-1.35% |
2020 |
6.46% |
1.30% |
2019 |
5.16% |
-0.14% |
2018 |
5.30% |
-0.29% |
2017 |
5.59% |
-0.12% |
2016 |
5.71% |
-0.34% |
2015 |
6.05% |
-0.03% |
2014 |
6.08% |
0.42% |
2013 |
5.66% |
0.44% |
2012 |
5.22% |
0.14% |
2011 |
5.08% |
-0.13% |
2010 |
5.21% |
-0.35% |
2009 |
5.56% |
1.33% |
2008 |
4.23% |
-0.15% |
2007 |
4.38% |
-0.40% |
2006 |
4.78% |
-0.25% |
2005 |
5.03% |
-0.36% |
2004 |
5.39% |
-0.54% |
2003 |
5.93% |
-0.44% |
2002 |
6.37% |
-0.37% |
2001 |
6.74% |
0.46% |
2000 |
6.28% |
-0.59% |
1999 |
6.87% |
-0.81% |
1998 |
7.68% |
-0.68% |
1997 |
8.36% |
-0.15% |
1996 |
8.51% |
0.04% |
1995 |
8.47% |
-1.25% |
1994 |
9.72% |
-1.15% |
1993 |
10.87% |
0.14% |
1992 |
10.73% |
1.15% |
1991 |
9.58% |
1.15% |