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Australia Jobless Rate Matches Estimates
Australia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate declined to 4.2% in July 2025, down from 4.3% in June, which had marked the highest jobless rate since November 2021, and aligned with market expectations. The decline was driven by a drop of 10,200 in the number of unemployed people, bringing the total to 649,600. Among them, those seeking full-time jobs fell by 400 to 440,500, while those looking for part-time jobs declined by 9,400 to 208,500. Meanwhile, employment rose by 24,500 to a record high of 14.64 million — slightly below forecasts of a 25,000 increase — following a downwardly revised gain of 1,000 in June. Full-time employment increased by 60,500 to 10.13 million, while part-time employment decreased by 35,900 to 4.52 million. The participation rate stood at 67.0%, just below the market expectation of 67.1%. The underemployment rate edged down to 5.9% from 6.0%. Additionally, total monthly hours worked across all jobs rose by 6 million to 1,987 million.
Published on 2025-08-14

Australia Jobless Rate Matches Estimates
Australia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate declined to 4.2% in July 2025, down from 4.3% in June, which had marked the highest jobless rate since November 2021, and aligned with market expectations. The decline was driven by a drop of 10,200 in the number of unemployed people, bringing the total to 649,600, while employment rose by 24,500 to 14.64 million — slightly below forecasts of a 25,000 increase.
Published on 2025-08-14

Australia Jobless Rate Matches Estimates
Australia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate declined to 4.2% in July 2025, down from 4.3% in June, which had marked the highest jobless rate since November 2021, and aligned with market expectations. The decline was driven by a drop of 10,200 in the number of unemployed people, bringing the total to 649,600, while employment rose by 24,500 to 14.64 million — slightly below forecasts of a 25,000 increase. Full-time employment increased by 60,500 to 10.13 million, while part-time employment decreased by 35,900 to 4.52 million. The participation stood at 67.0%, slightly below market expectations of 67.1%. The underemployment rate edged down to 5.9% from 6.0%. Meanwhile, total monthly hours worked across all jobs rose by 6 million to 1,987 million.
Published on 2025-08-14

Australia Jobless Rate Matches Estimates
Australia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate declined to 4.2% in July 2025, down from 4.3% in June, which had marked the highest jobless rate since November 2021, and aligned with market expectations. The decline was driven by a drop of 10,200 in the number of unemployed people, bringing the total to 649,600, while employment rose by 24,500 to 14.64 million — slightly below forecasts of a 25,000 increase, after a downwardly revised 1.000 rise in June. Full-time employment increased by 60,500 to 10.13 million, while part-time employment decreased by 35,900 to 4.52 million. The participation stood at 67.0%, slightly below market expectations of 67.1%. The underemployment rate edged down to 5.9% from 6.0%. Meanwhile, total monthly hours worked across all jobs rose by 6 million to 1,987 million.
Published on 2025-08-14

Australia Jobless Rate Matches Estimates
Australia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate declined to 4.2% in July 2025, down from 4.3% in June, which had marked the highest jobless rate since November 2021, and aligned with market expectations. The decline was driven by a drop of 10,200 in the number of unemployed people, bringing the total to 649,600. Among them, those seeking full-time jobs fell by 400 to 440,500, while those looking for part-time jobs declined by 9,400 to 208,500. Meanwhile, employment rose by 24,500 to 14.64 million — slightly below forecasts of a 25,000 increase — following a downwardly revised gain of 1,000 in June. Full-time employment increased by 60,500 to 10.13 million, while part-time employment decreased by 35,900 to 4.52 million. The participation rate stood at 67.0%, just below the market expectation of 67.1%. The underemployment rate edged down to 5.9% from 6.0%. Additionally, total monthly hours worked across all jobs rose by 6 million to 1,987 million.
Published on 2025-08-14

Australia Jobless Rate Matches Estimates
Australia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate declined to 4.2% in July 2025, down from 4.3% in June, which had marked the highest jobless rate since November 2021, and aligned with market expectations. The decline was driven by a drop of 10,200 in the number of unemployed people, bringing the total to 649,600. Among them, those seeking full-time jobs fell by 400 to 440,500, while those looking for part-time jobs declined by 9,400 to 208,500. Meanwhile, employment rose by 24,500 to a record high of 14.64 million — slightly below forecasts of a 25,000 increase — following a downwardly revised gain of 1,000 in June. Full-time employment increased by 60,500 to 10.13 million, while part-time employment decreased by 35,900 to 4.52 million. The participation rate stood at 67.0%, just below the market expectation of 67.1%. The underemployment rate edged down to 5.9% from 6.0%. Additionally, total monthly hours worked across all jobs rose by 6 million to 1,987 million.
Published on 2025-08-14

Australia Jobless Rate Matches Estimates
Australia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate declined to 4.2% in July 2025, down from 4.3% in June, which had marked the highest jobless rate since November 2021, and aligned with market expectations. The decline was driven by a drop of 10,200 in the number of unemployed people, bringing the total to 649,600. Among them, those seeking full-time jobs fell by 400 to 440,500, while those looking for part-time jobs declined by 9,400 to 208,500. Meanwhile, employment rose by 24,500 to a record high of 14.64 million — slightly below forecasts of a 25,000 increase — following a downwardly revised gain of 1,000 in June. Full-time employment increased by 60,500 to 10.13 million, while part-time employment decreased by 35,900 to 4.52 million. The participation rate stood at 67.0%, just below the market expectation of 67.1%. The underemployment rate edged down to 5.9% from 6.0%. Additionally, total monthly hours worked across all jobs rose by 6 million to 1,987 million.
Published on 2025-08-14

Australia Jobless Rate Highest Since Late 2021
Australia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose to 4.3% in June 2025, ending a five-month hold and surpassing market expectations, both at 4.1%. This marked the highest jobless rate since November 2021, as the number of unemployed people increased by 33,600 to 659,600, with those seeking full-time jobs climbing 21.5 thousand to 442.0 thousand while those looking for part-time jobs increased by 12.1 thousand to 217.6 thousand. Meanwhile, employment rose by just 2,000 to 14.62 million, well below forecasts of a 20 thousand increase, after a downwardly revised 1.100 fall in May. Part-time employment increased by 40,200 to 4.56 million, while full-time employment decreased by 38,200 to 10.06 million. The participation rate edged up to 67.1%, slightly above both May’s figure and market expectations of 67.0%. The underemployment rate also ticked up to 6.0% from 5.9%. Meanwhile, total monthly hours worked across all jobs fell by 19 million to 1,974 million.
Published on 2025-07-17

Australia Jobless Rate Highest Since 2021
Australia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose to 4.3% in June 2025, up from 4.1% over the previous five months and above market expectations of 4.1%. This marked the highest unemployment rate since November 2021, as the number of unemployed people increased by 33,600 to 659,600. Meanwhile, employment rose by just 2,000 to 14.62 million—well below forecasts of a 20,000 increase.
Published on 2025-07-17

Australia Jobless Rate Highest Since 2021
Australia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose to 4.3% in June 2025, up from 4.1% over the previous five months and above market expectations of 4.1%. This marked the highest unemployment rate since November 2021, as the number of unemployed people increased by 33,600 to 659,600, with those seeking full-time jobs climbing 3.9 thousand to 326.6 thousand while those looking for part-time jobs increased by 9.2 thousand to 175.6 thousand. Meanwhile, employment rose by just 2,000 to 14.62 million, well below forecasts of a 20,000 increase.
Published on 2025-07-17

Australia Jobless Rate Highest Since 2021
Australia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose to 4.3% in June 2025, up from 4.1% over the previous five months and above market expectations of 4.1%. This marked the highest unemployment rate since November 2021, as the number of unemployed people increased by 33,600 to 659,600, with those seeking full-time jobs climbing 3.9 thousand to 326.6 thousand while those looking for part-time jobs increased by 9.2 thousand to 175.6 thousand. Meanwhile, employment rose by just 2,000 to 14.62 million, well below forecasts of a 20,000 increase, after a downwardly revised 1.100 fall in May.
Published on 2025-07-17

Australia Jobless Rate Highest Since 2021
Australia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose to 4.3% in June 2025, up from 4.1% over the previous five months and above market expectations of 4.1%. This marked the highest unemployment rate since November 2021, as the number of unemployed people increased by 33,600 to 659,600, with those seeking full-time jobs climbing 3.9 thousand to 326.6 thousand while those looking for part-time jobs increased by 9.2 thousand to 175.6 thousand. Meanwhile, employment rose by just 2,000 to 14.62 million, well below forecasts of a 20,000 increase, after a downwardly revised 1.100 fall in May. Part-time employment increased by 40,200 to 4.56 million, while full-time employment decreased by 38,200 to 10.06 million.
Published on 2025-07-17

Australia Jobless Rate Highest Since 2021
Australia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose to 4.3% in June 2025, ending a five-month hold and surpassing market expectations, both at 4.1%. This marked the highest jobless rate since November 2021, as the number of unemployed people increased by 33,600 to 659,600, with those seeking full-time jobs climbing 3.9 thousand to 326.6 thousand while those looking for part-time jobs increased by 9.2 thousand to 175.6 thousand. Meanwhile, employment rose by just 2,000 to 14.62 million, well below forecasts of a 20,000 increase, after a downwardly revised 1.100 fall in May. Part-time employment increased by 40,200 to 4.56 million, while full-time employment decreased by 38,200 to 10.06 million.
Published on 2025-07-17

Australia Jobless Rate Highest Since 2021
Australia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose to 4.3% in June 2025, ending a five-month hold and surpassing market expectations, both at 4.1%. This marked the highest jobless rate since November 2021, as the number of unemployed people increased by 33,600 to 659,600, with those seeking full-time jobs climbing 3.9 thousand to 326.6 thousand while those looking for part-time jobs increased by 9.2 thousand to 175.6 thousand. Meanwhile, employment rose by just 2,000 to 14.62 million, well below forecasts of a 20,000 increase, after a downwardly revised 1.100 fall in May. Part-time employment increased by 40,200 to 4.56 million, while full-time employment decreased by 38,200 to 10.06 million.
Published on 2025-07-17

Australia Jobless Rate Highest Since 2021
Australia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose to 4.3% in June 2025, ending a five-month hold and surpassing market expectations, both at 4.1%. This marked the highest jobless rate since November 2021, as the number of unemployed people increased by 33,600 to 659,600, with those seeking full-time jobs climbing 3.9 thousand to 326.6 thousand while those looking for part-time jobs increased by 9.2 thousand to 175.6 thousand. Meanwhile, employment rose by just 2,000 to 14.62 million, well below forecasts of a 20 thousand increase, after a downwardly revised 1.100 fall in May. Part-time employment increased by 40,200 to 4.56 million, while full-time employment decreased by 38,200 to 10.06 million. The participation rate edged down to 67.0% from May's 67.1% and matching market forecasts. The underemployment rate inched up to 6.0% from 5.9%. Monthly hours worked in all jobs declined by 19 million to 1,974 million.
Published on 2025-07-17

Australia Jobless Rate Highest Since 2021
Australia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose to 4.3% in June 2025, ending a five-month hold and surpassing market expectations, both at 4.1%. This marked the highest jobless rate since November 2021, as the number of unemployed people increased by 33,600 to 659,600, with those seeking full-time jobs climbing 21.5 thousand to 442.0 thousand while those looking for part-time jobs increased by 12.1 thousand to 217.6 thousand. Meanwhile, employment rose by just 2,000 to 14.62 million, well below forecasts of a 20 thousand increase, after a downwardly revised 1.100 fall in May. Part-time employment increased by 40,200 to 4.56 million, while full-time employment decreased by 38,200 to 10.06 million. The participation rate edged up to 67.1% from May's 67.0% and above market forecasts of 67.0%. The underemployment rate inched up to 6.0% from 5.9%. Monthly hours worked in all jobs declined by 19 million to 1,974 million.
Published on 2025-07-17

Australia Jobless Rate Highest Since 2021
Australia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose to 4.3% in June 2025, ending a five-month hold and surpassing market expectations, both at 4.1%. This marked the highest jobless rate since November 2021, as the number of unemployed people increased by 33,600 to 659,600, with those seeking full-time jobs climbing 21.5 thousand to 442.0 thousand while those looking for part-time jobs increased by 12.1 thousand to 217.6 thousand. Meanwhile, employment rose by just 2,000 to 14.62 million, well below forecasts of a 20 thousand increase, after a downwardly revised 1.100 fall in May. Part-time employment increased by 40,200 to 4.56 million, while full-time employment decreased by 38,200 to 10.06 million. The participation rate edged up to 67.1%, slightly above both May’s figure and market expectations of 67.0%. The underemployment rate also ticked up to 6.0% from 5.9%. Meanwhile, total monthly hours worked across all jobs fell by 19 million to 1,974 million.
Published on 2025-07-17

Australia Jobless Rate Highest Since Late 2021
Australia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose to 4.3% in June 2025, ending a five-month hold and surpassing market expectations, both at 4.1%. This marked the highest jobless rate since November 2021, as the number of unemployed people increased by 33,600 to 659,600, with those seeking full-time jobs climbing 21.5 thousand to 442.0 thousand while those looking for part-time jobs increased by 12.1 thousand to 217.6 thousand. Meanwhile, employment rose by just 2,000 to 14.62 million, well below forecasts of a 20 thousand increase, after a downwardly revised 1.100 fall in May. Part-time employment increased by 40,200 to 4.56 million, while full-time employment decreased by 38,200 to 10.06 million. The participation rate edged up to 67.1%, slightly above both May’s figure and market expectations of 67.0%. The underemployment rate also ticked up to 6.0% from 5.9%. Meanwhile, total monthly hours worked across all jobs fell by 19 million to 1,974 million.
Published on 2025-07-17

Australia Jobless Rate Steady at 4.1% for 3rd Month
Australia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate held steady at 4.1% in May 2025, unchanged from the previous two months and in line with market expectations. The number of unemployed people declined by 2,600 to 618,300, with those seeking full-time jobs falling 16.1 thousand to 415.2 thousand while those looking for part-time jobs increased by 13.5 thousand to 203 thousand. Meanwhile, employment unexpectedly fell by 2,500 to 14.62 million, missing forecasts of a 25,000 increase, after a downwardly revised 87.6 thousand rise in April. Part-time employment declined by 41,100 to 4.52 million, while full-time employment increased by 38,700 to a fresh record high of 10.10 million. The participation rate edged down to 67.0% from April's three-month high of 67.1% and below forecasts of 67.1%. The underemployment rate inched down to 5.9% from 6.0%. Monthly hours worked in all jobs increased by 25 million to 1,994 million.
Published on 2025-06-19

Australia Jobless Rate Steady at 4.1% in May
Australia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate held steady at 4.1% in May 2025, unchanged from the previous two months and in line with market expectations. The number of unemployed people declined by 2,600 to 618,300. Meanwhile, employment unexpectedly fell by 2,500 to 14.62 million, missing forecasts of a 25,000 increase.
Published on 2025-06-19