% of labour force - Source frequency: monthly
Ranked by latest value (lower is better)
| Rank | State | Value | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australian Capital TerritoryACT | 3.5% of labour force | |
| 2 | South AustraliaSA | 4% of labour force | |
| 3 | New South WalesNSW | 4.1% of labour force | |
| 4 | Western AustraliaWA | 4.2% of labour force | |
| 5 | QueenslandQLD | 4.4% of labour force | |
| 6 | TasmaniaTAS | 4.6% of labour force | |
| 7 | VictoriaVIC | 4.7% of labour force | |
| 8 | Northern TerritoryNT | 5% of labour force |
The percentage of people who are actively looking for work but cannot find it.
High unemployment means people are unable to support themselves and their families. It reduces consumer spending and government revenue.
Lower is better
Source: ABS Labour Force Survey (Cat. 6202.0)
GREEN = favorable trend within acceptable band of baseline. AMBER = flat or mild change. RED = unfavorable trend beyond threshold.
