Australia Working-Age Population
17.7M▲ +0.2M
Dec 2025 · Annual
Working-Age Population in Australia rose to 17.7M in Dec 2025 from 17.5M in Dec 2024.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17.7M | 17.5M | 17.7MDec 2025 | 6.3MDec 1960 | 1960 – 2025 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age Dependency Ratio | 55.7% | 55.2% | 63.2% | 48.1% | Dec 2025 | Annual |
| Population | 27.6M | 27.2M | 27.6M | 10.3M | Dec 2025 | Annual |
About this series
Working-Age Population in Australia averaged 14.3M from 1960 until 2025, reaching an all-time high of 17.7M in Dec 2025 and a record low of 6.3M in Dec 1960. The series is reported yearly with history from 1960.
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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