Australia Unemployment Rate
4.5%▲ +0.03 pt
Jul 2026 · Monthly
Unemployment Rate in Australia rose to 4.5% in Jul 2026 from 4.4% in Jun 2026.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5% | 4.4% | 11.2%Dec 1992 | 3.4%Oct 2022 | 1978 – 2026 | Monthly |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 27.6M | 27.2M | 27.6M | 10.3M | Dec 2025 | Annual |
| GDP Growth Rate | 2.1% | 2.5% | 10.2% | -5.8% | Jun 2026 | Quarterly |
About this series
Unemployment Rate in Australia averaged 6.2% from 1978 until 2026, reaching an all-time high of 11.2% in Dec 1992 and a record low of 3.4% in Oct 2022. The series is reported monthly with history from 1978.
Source & methodology
We use primary economic sources for every country. See our methodology page for how we source and verify this data.
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