Australia Labor Force Participation Rate

Latest
66.66%
2026-05-01
Change
+0.0%
vs prior period
Coverage
1978–2026
579 observations

As of 2026-05-01, Australia's Labor Force Participation Rate stood at 66.66% — up 0.0% from the prior period. This monthly series covers 1978–2026 (579 observations), ranging from 60.14% to 67.21%.

59.71%61.69%63.67%65.65%67.63%197819871997200720162026

Recent values

DateLabor Force Participation Rate
2026-05-0166.66%
2026-04-0166.64%
2026-03-0166.77%
2026-02-0166.82%
2026-01-0166.68%
2025-12-0166.67%
2025-11-0166.65%
2025-10-0166.90%
2025-09-0166.91%
2025-08-0166.81%
2025-07-0166.98%
2025-06-0166.99%
2025-05-0166.95%
2025-04-0167.05%