Australia Unemployment Rate
Latest
4.36%
2026-05-01
Change
-2.8%
vs prior period
Coverage
1978–2026
579 observations
As of 2026-05-01, Australia's Unemployment Rate stood at 4.36% — down 2.8% from the prior period. This monthly series covers 1978–2026 (579 observations), ranging from 3.44% to 11.22%.
Recent values
| Date | Unemployment Rate |
|---|---|
| 2026-05-01 | 4.36% |
| 2026-04-01 | 4.48% |
| 2026-03-01 | 4.28% |
| 2026-02-01 | 4.30% |
| 2026-01-01 | 4.08% |
| 2025-12-01 | 4.12% |
| 2025-11-01 | 4.32% |
| 2025-10-01 | 4.33% |
| 2025-09-01 | 4.45% |
| 2025-08-01 | 4.25% |
| 2025-07-01 | 4.25% |
| 2025-06-01 | 4.32% |
| 2025-05-01 | 4.09% |
| 2025-04-01 | 4.09% |