Australia Labour Force

Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15+

1990 - 2023 | Yearly | % | World Bank

AU: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15+ data was reported at 66.784 % in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 66.703 % for 2022. AU: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15+ data is updated yearly, averaging 64.819 % from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2023, with 34 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 66.784 % in 2023 and a record low of 62.597 % in 1993. AU: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15+ data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.;International Labour Organization. “ILO Modelled Estimates and Projections database (ILOEST)” ILOSTAT. Accessed January 07, 2025. https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/.;Weighted average;National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
66.784 2023 yearly 1990 - 2023

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Australia Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15+

Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15-24

1990 - 2023 | Yearly | % | World Bank

AU: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15-24 data was reported at 71.038 % in 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 71.547 % for 2022. AU: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 69.907 % from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2023, with 34 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 72.124 % in 1990 and a record low of 66.235 % in 2020. AU: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15-24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.;International Labour Organization. “ILO Modelled Estimates and Projections database (ILOEST)” ILOSTAT. Accessed January 07, 2025. https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/.;Weighted average;National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
71.038 2023 yearly 1990 - 2023

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Australia Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Aged 15-24

Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15+

1990 - 2023 | Yearly | % | World Bank

AU: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15+ data was reported at 62.374 % in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 62.314 % for 2022. AU: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15+ data is updated yearly, averaging 57.858 % from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2023, with 34 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 62.374 % in 2023 and a record low of 51.770 % in 1993. AU: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15+ data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.;International Labour Organization. “ILO Modelled Estimates and Projections database (ILOEST)” ILOSTAT. Accessed January 07, 2025. https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/.;Weighted average;National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
62.374 2023 yearly 1990 - 2023

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Australia Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15+

Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: Aged 15-24

1990 - 2023 | Yearly | % | World Bank

AU: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: Aged 15-24 data was reported at 71.018 % in 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 72.559 % for 2022. AU: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 67.965 % from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2023, with 34 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 72.559 % in 2022 and a record low of 65.721 % in 1993. AU: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: Aged 15-24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.;International Labour Organization. “ILO Modelled Estimates and Projections database (ILOEST)” ILOSTAT. Accessed January 07, 2025. https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/.;Weighted average;National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
71.018 2023 yearly 1990 - 2023

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Australia Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Female: Aged 15-24

Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15+

1990 - 2023 | Yearly | % | World Bank

AU: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15+ data was reported at 71.332 % in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 71.231 % for 2022. AU: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15+ data is updated yearly, averaging 72.210 % from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2023, with 34 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 75.728 % in 1990 and a record low of 70.160 % in 2020. AU: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15+ data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.;International Labour Organization. “ILO Modelled Estimates and Projections database (ILOEST)” ILOSTAT. Accessed January 07, 2025. https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/.;Weighted average;National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
71.332 2023 yearly 1990 - 2023

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Australia Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15+

Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: Aged 15-24

1990 - 2023 | Yearly | % | World Bank

AU: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: Aged 15-24 data was reported at 71.057 % in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 70.593 % for 2022. AU: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 71.525 % from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2023, with 34 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 75.274 % in 1990 and a record low of 65.959 % in 2020. AU: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: Aged 15-24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.;International Labour Organization. “ILO Modelled Estimates and Projections database (ILOEST)” ILOSTAT. Accessed January 07, 2025. https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/.;Weighted average;National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
71.057 2023 yearly 1990 - 2023

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Australia Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Male: Aged 15-24

Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Ratio of Female to Male

1990 - 2023 | Yearly | % | World Bank

AU: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Ratio of Female to Male data was reported at 87.442 % in 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 87.482 % for 2022. AU: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Ratio of Female to Male data is updated yearly, averaging 79.837 % from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2023, with 34 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 87.482 % in 2022 and a record low of 69.072 % in 1990. AU: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Ratio of Female to Male data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period. Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate is calculated by dividing female labor force participation rate by male labor force participation rate and multiplying by 100.;World Bank, World Development Indicators database. Estimates are based on data obtained from International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT at https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/.;Weighted average;National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
87.442 2023 yearly 1990 - 2023

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Australia Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: Ratio of Female to Male

Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15+

1961 - 2023 | Yearly | % | World Bank

AU: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15+ data was reported at 67.171 % in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 66.846 % for 2022. AU: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15+ data is updated yearly, averaging 63.380 % from Dec 1961 (Median) to 2023, with 49 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 67.171 % in 2023 and a record low of 57.430 % in 1961. AU: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15+ data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.;International Labour Organization. “Labour Force Statistics database (LFS)” ILOSTAT. Accessed January 07, 2025. https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/.;Weighted average;The series for ILO estimates is also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
67.171 2023 yearly 1961 - 2023

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Australia Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15+

Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Aged 15-24

1961 - 2023 | Yearly | % | World Bank

AU: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Aged 15-24 data was reported at 70.817 % in 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 71.405 % for 2022. AU: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 70.140 % from Dec 1961 (Median) to 2023, with 49 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 72.175 % in 1980 and a record low of 63.980 % in 1971. AU: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Aged 15-24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.;International Labour Organization. “Labour Force Statistics database (LFS)” ILOSTAT. Accessed January 07, 2025. https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/.;Weighted average;The series for ILO estimates is also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
70.817 2023 yearly 1961 - 2023

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Australia Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Aged 15-24

Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15+

1961 - 2023 | Yearly | % | World Bank

AU: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15+ data was reported at 62.810 % in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 62.538 % for 2022. AU: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15+ data is updated yearly, averaging 53.800 % from Dec 1961 (Median) to 2023, with 49 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 62.810 % in 2023 and a record low of 28.860 % in 1961. AU: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15+ data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.;International Labour Organization. “Labour Force Statistics database (LFS)” ILOSTAT. Accessed January 07, 2025. https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/.;Weighted average;The series for ILO estimates is also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
62.810 2023 yearly 1961 - 2023

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Australia Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15+

Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Female: Aged 15-24

1961 - 2023 | Yearly | % | World Bank

AU: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Female: Aged 15-24 data was reported at 70.878 % in 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 72.407 % for 2022. AU: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Female: Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 67.519 % from Dec 1961 (Median) to 2023, with 49 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 72.407 % in 2022 and a record low of 55.310 % in 1971. AU: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Female: Aged 15-24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.;International Labour Organization. “Labour Force Statistics database (LFS)” ILOSTAT. Accessed January 07, 2025. https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/.;Weighted average;The series for ILO estimates is also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
70.878 2023 yearly 1961 - 2023

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Australia Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Female: Aged 15-24

Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15+

1961 - 2023 | Yearly | % | World Bank

AU: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15+ data was reported at 71.677 % in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 71.304 % for 2022. AU: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15+ data is updated yearly, averaging 72.625 % from Dec 1961 (Median) to 2023, with 49 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 85.670 % in 1961 and a record low of 70.010 % in 2020. AU: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15+ data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.;International Labour Organization. “Labour Force Statistics database (LFS)” ILOSTAT. Accessed January 07, 2025. https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/.;Weighted average;The series for ILO estimates is also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
71.677 2023 yearly 1961 - 2023

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Australia Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Male: % of Male Population Aged 15+

Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Male: Aged 15-24

1961 - 2023 | Yearly | % | World Bank

AU: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Male: Aged 15-24 data was reported at 70.760 % in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 70.460 % for 2022. AU: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Male: Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 72.014 % from Dec 1961 (Median) to 2023, with 49 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 81.400 % in 1961 and a record low of 65.170 % in 2020. AU: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Male: Aged 15-24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.;International Labour Organization. “Labour Force Statistics database (LFS)” ILOSTAT. Accessed January 07, 2025. https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/.;Weighted average;The series for ILO estimates is also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
70.760 2023 yearly 1961 - 2023

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Australia Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Male: Aged 15-24

Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Ratio of Female to Male

1961 - 2023 | Yearly | % | World Bank

AU: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Ratio of Female to Male data was reported at 87.629 % in 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 87.706 % for 2022. AU: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Ratio of Female to Male data is updated yearly, averaging 74.248 % from Dec 1961 (Median) to 2023, with 49 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 87.706 % in 2022 and a record low of 33.687 % in 1961. AU: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Ratio of Female to Male data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period. Ratio of female to male labor force participation rate is calculated by dividing female labor force participation rate by male labor force participation rate and multiplying by 100.;World Bank, World Development Indicators database. Estimates are based on data obtained from International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT at https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/.;Weighted average;The series for ILO estimates is also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Last Frequency Range
87.629 2023 yearly 1961 - 2023

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Australia Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Ratio of Female to Male

Labour Force With Advanced Education: % of Total Working-age Population

2001 - 2023 | Yearly | % | World Bank

AU: Labour Force With Advanced Education: % of Total Working-age Population data was reported at 79.332 % in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 78.775 % for 2022. AU: Labour Force With Advanced Education: % of Total Working-age Population data is updated yearly, averaging 80.325 % from Dec 2001 (Median) to 2023, with 23 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 86.860 % in 2012 and a record low of 78.102 % in 2003. AU: Labour Force With Advanced Education: % of Total Working-age Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. The ratio of the labor force with advanced education to the working-age population with advanced education. Advanced education comprises short-cycle tertiary education, a bachelor’s degree or equivalent education level, a master’s degree or equivalent education level, or doctoral degree or equivalent education level according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).;International Labour Organization. “Education and Mismatch Indicators database (EMI)” ILOSTAT. Accessed January 07, 2025. https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/.;Weighted average;

Last Frequency Range
79.332 2023 yearly 2001 - 2023

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Australia Labour Force With Advanced Education: % of Total Working-age Population

Labour Force With Advanced Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population

2001 - 2023 | Yearly | % | World Bank

AU: Labour Force With Advanced Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population data was reported at 76.833 % in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 76.261 % for 2022. AU: Labour Force With Advanced Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population data is updated yearly, averaging 77.200 % from Dec 2001 (Median) to 2023, with 23 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 82.590 % in 2009 and a record low of 74.100 % in 2003. AU: Labour Force With Advanced Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. The ratio of the labor force with advanced education to the working-age population with advanced education. Advanced education comprises short-cycle tertiary education, a bachelor’s degree or equivalent education level, a master’s degree or equivalent education level, or doctoral degree or equivalent education level according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).;International Labour Organization. “Education and Mismatch Indicators database (EMI)” ILOSTAT. Accessed January 07, 2025. https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/.;Weighted average;

Last Frequency Range
76.833 2023 yearly 2001 - 2023

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Australia Labour Force With Advanced Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population

Labour Force With Advanced Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population

2001 - 2023 | Yearly | % | World Bank

AU: Labour Force With Advanced Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population data was reported at 82.486 % in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 81.908 % for 2022. AU: Labour Force With Advanced Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population data is updated yearly, averaging 83.827 % from Dec 2001 (Median) to 2023, with 23 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 92.240 % in 2012 and a record low of 81.908 % in 2022. AU: Labour Force With Advanced Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. The ratio of the labor force with advanced education to the working-age population with advanced education. Advanced education comprises short-cycle tertiary education, a bachelor’s degree or equivalent education level, a master’s degree or equivalent education level, or doctoral degree or equivalent education level according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).;International Labour Organization. “Education and Mismatch Indicators database (EMI)” ILOSTAT. Accessed January 07, 2025. https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/.;Weighted average;

Last Frequency Range
82.486 2023 yearly 2001 - 2023

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Australia Labour Force With Advanced Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population

Labour Force With Basic Education: % of Total Working-age Population

2001 - 2023 | Yearly | % | World Bank

AU: Labour Force With Basic Education: % of Total Working-age Population data was reported at 42.261 % in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 41.945 % for 2022. AU: Labour Force With Basic Education: % of Total Working-age Population data is updated yearly, averaging 49.400 % from Dec 2001 (Median) to 2023, with 23 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 66.360 % in 2009 and a record low of 40.419 % in 2020. AU: Labour Force With Basic Education: % of Total Working-age Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. The ratio of the labor force with basic education to the working-age population with basic education. Basic education comprises primary education or lower secondary education according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).;International Labour Organization. “Education and Mismatch Indicators database (EMI)” ILOSTAT. Accessed January 07, 2025. https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/.;Weighted average;

Last Frequency Range
42.261 2023 yearly 2001 - 2023

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Australia Labour Force With Basic Education: % of Total Working-age Population

Labour Force With Basic Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population

2001 - 2023 | Yearly | % | World Bank

AU: Labour Force With Basic Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population data was reported at 35.038 % in 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 35.446 % for 2022. AU: Labour Force With Basic Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population data is updated yearly, averaging 42.340 % from Dec 2001 (Median) to 2023, with 23 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 58.250 % in 2009 and a record low of 33.312 % in 2020. AU: Labour Force With Basic Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. The ratio of the labor force with basic education to the working-age population with basic education. Basic education comprises primary education or lower secondary education according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).;International Labour Organization. “Education and Mismatch Indicators database (EMI)” ILOSTAT. Accessed January 07, 2025. https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/.;Weighted average;

Last Frequency Range
35.038 2023 yearly 2001 - 2023

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Australia Labour Force With Basic Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population

Labour Force With Basic Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population

2001 - 2023 | Yearly | % | World Bank

AU: Labour Force With Basic Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population data was reported at 50.225 % in 2023. This records an increase from the previous number of 49.461 % for 2022. AU: Labour Force With Basic Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population data is updated yearly, averaging 58.949 % from Dec 2001 (Median) to 2023, with 23 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 75.230 % in 2009 and a record low of 48.579 % in 2020. AU: Labour Force With Basic Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. The ratio of the labor force with basic education to the working-age population with basic education. Basic education comprises primary education or lower secondary education according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).;International Labour Organization. “Education and Mismatch Indicators database (EMI)” ILOSTAT. Accessed January 07, 2025. https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/.;Weighted average;

Last Frequency Range
50.225 2023 yearly 2001 - 2023

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Australia Labour Force With Basic Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population

Labour Force With Intermediate Education: % of Total Working-age Population

2001 - 2023 | Yearly | % | World Bank

AU: Labour Force With Intermediate Education: % of Total Working-age Population data was reported at 72.391 % in 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 72.767 % for 2022. AU: Labour Force With Intermediate Education: % of Total Working-age Population data is updated yearly, averaging 74.141 % from Dec 2001 (Median) to 2023, with 23 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 82.540 % in 2009 and a record low of 70.383 % in 2020. AU: Labour Force With Intermediate Education: % of Total Working-age Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. The ratio of the labor force with intermediate education to the working-age population with intermediate education. Intermediate education comprises upper secondary or post-secondary non tertiary education according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).;International Labour Organization. “Education and Mismatch Indicators database (EMI)” ILOSTAT. Accessed January 07, 2025. https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/.;Weighted average;

Last Frequency Range
72.391 2023 yearly 2001 - 2023

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Labour Force With Intermediate Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population

2001 - 2023 | Yearly | % | World Bank

AU: Labour Force With Intermediate Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population data was reported at 68.324 % in 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 68.998 % for 2022. AU: Labour Force With Intermediate Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population data is updated yearly, averaging 68.998 % from Dec 2001 (Median) to 2023, with 23 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 75.140 % in 2009 and a record low of 66.082 % in 2020. AU: Labour Force With Intermediate Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. The ratio of the labor force with intermediate education to the working-age population with intermediate education. Intermediate education comprises upper secondary or post-secondary non tertiary education according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).;International Labour Organization. “Education and Mismatch Indicators database (EMI)” ILOSTAT. Accessed January 07, 2025. https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/.;Weighted average;

Last Frequency Range
68.324 2023 yearly 2001 - 2023

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Australia Labour Force With Intermediate Education: Female: % of Female Working-age Population

Labour Force With Intermediate Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population

2001 - 2023 | Yearly | % | World Bank

AU: Labour Force With Intermediate Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population data was reported at 75.509 % in 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 75.633 % for 2022. AU: Labour Force With Intermediate Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population data is updated yearly, averaging 77.721 % from Dec 2001 (Median) to 2023, with 23 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 88.880 % in 2011 and a record low of 73.672 % in 2020. AU: Labour Force With Intermediate Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. The ratio of the labor force with intermediate education to the working-age population with intermediate education. Intermediate education comprises upper secondary or post-secondary non tertiary education according to the International Standard Classification of Education 2011 (ISCED 2011).;International Labour Organization. “Education and Mismatch Indicators database (EMI)” ILOSTAT. Accessed January 07, 2025. https://ilostat.ilo.org/data/.;Weighted average;

Last Frequency Range
75.509 2023 yearly 2001 - 2023

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Australia Labour Force With Intermediate Education: Male: % of Male Working-age Population

Labour Force: Female: % of Total Labour Force

1990 - 2023 | Yearly | % | World Bank

AU: Labour Force: Female: % of Total Labour Force data was reported at 47.423 % in 2023. This records a decrease from the previous number of 47.439 % for 2022. AU: Labour Force: Female: % of Total Labour Force data is updated yearly, averaging 45.083 % from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2023, with 34 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 47.439 % in 2022 and a record low of 41.363 % in 1990. AU: Labour Force: Female: % of Total Labour Force data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Female labor force as a percentage of the total show the extent to which women are active in the labor force. Labor force comprises people ages 15 and older who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.;World Bank, World Development Indicators database. Estimates are based on data obtained from International Labour Organization and United Nations Population Division.;Weighted average;

Last Frequency Range
47.423 2023 yearly 1990 - 2023

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Labour Force

1978 - 2025 | Monthly | Person th | Australian Bureau of Statistics

Labour Force data was reported at 15,117.312 Person th in Jan 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 15,301.357 Person th for Dec 2024. Labour Force data is updated monthly, averaging 9,677.660 Person th from Feb 1978 (Median) to Jan 2025, with 564 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 15,301.357 Person th in Dec 2024 and a record low of 6,403.651 Person th in Aug 1978. Labour Force data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Australian Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.G005: Labour Force.

Last Frequency Range
15,117.312 Jan 2025 monthly Feb 1978 - Jan 2025

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Australia Labour Force

Labour Force: Females

1978 - 2025 | Monthly | Person th | Australian Bureau of Statistics

Labour Force: Females data was reported at 7,213.270 Person th in Jan 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 7,297.142 Person th for Dec 2024. Labour Force: Females data is updated monthly, averaging 4,298.413 Person th from Feb 1978 (Median) to Jan 2025, with 564 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 7,297.142 Person th in Dec 2024 and a record low of 2,285.706 Person th in Jan 1979. Labour Force: Females data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Australian Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.G005: Labour Force.

Last Frequency Range
7,213.270 Jan 2025 monthly Feb 1978 - Jan 2025

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Labour Force: Males

1978 - 2025 | Monthly | Person th | Australian Bureau of Statistics

Labour Force: Males data was reported at 7,904.041 Person th in Jan 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 8,004.215 Person th for Dec 2024. Labour Force: Males data is updated monthly, averaging 5,386.336 Person th from Feb 1978 (Median) to Jan 2025, with 564 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 8,004.215 Person th in Dec 2024 and a record low of 4,071.023 Person th in Nov 1978. Labour Force: Males data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Australian Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.G005: Labour Force.

Last Frequency Range
7,904.041 Jan 2025 monthly Feb 1978 - Jan 2025

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Australia Labour Force: Males

Labour Force: Trend

1978 - 2025 | Monthly | Person th | Australian Bureau of Statistics

Labour Force: Trend data was reported at 15,231.447 Person th in Jan 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 15,197.235 Person th for Dec 2024. Labour Force: Trend data is updated monthly, averaging 9,697.154 Person th from Feb 1978 (Median) to Jan 2025, with 564 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 15,231.447 Person th in Jan 2025 and a record low of 6,412.168 Person th in Feb 1978. Labour Force: Trend data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Australian Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.G005: Labour Force.

Last Frequency Range
15,231.447 Jan 2025 monthly Feb 1978 - Jan 2025

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Australia Labour Force: Trend

Labour Force: Trend: Females

1978 - 2025 | Monthly | Person th | Australian Bureau of Statistics

Labour Force: Trend: Females data was reported at 7,275.791 Person th in Jan 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 7,257.341 Person th for Dec 2024. Labour Force: Trend: Females data is updated monthly, averaging 4,300.833 Person th from Feb 1978 (Median) to Jan 2025, with 564 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 7,275.791 Person th in Jan 2025 and a record low of 2,302.724 Person th in Feb 1978. Labour Force: Trend: Females data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Australian Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.G005: Labour Force.

Last Frequency Range
7,275.791 Jan 2025 monthly Feb 1978 - Jan 2025

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Australia Labour Force: Trend: Females

Labour Force: Trend: Males

1978 - 2025 | Monthly | Person th | Australian Bureau of Statistics

Labour Force: Trend: Males data was reported at 7,955.656 Person th in Jan 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 7,939.894 Person th for Dec 2024. Labour Force: Trend: Males data is updated monthly, averaging 5,396.321 Person th from Feb 1978 (Median) to Jan 2025, with 564 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 7,955.656 Person th in Jan 2025 and a record low of 4,097.975 Person th in Aug 1978. Labour Force: Trend: Males data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Australian Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.G005: Labour Force.

Last Frequency Range
7,955.656 Jan 2025 monthly Feb 1978 - Jan 2025

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Australia Labour Force: Trend: Males

Labour Force: sa

1978 - 2025 | Monthly | Person th | Australian Bureau of Statistics

Labour Force: sa data was reported at 15,261.759 Person th in Jan 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 15,194.385 Person th for Dec 2024. Labour Force: sa data is updated monthly, averaging 9,690.561 Person th from Feb 1978 (Median) to Jan 2025, with 564 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 15,261.759 Person th in Jan 2025 and a record low of 6,406.740 Person th in Mar 1978. Labour Force: sa data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Australian Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.G005: Labour Force.

Last Frequency Range
15,261.759 Jan 2025 monthly Feb 1978 - Jan 2025

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Australia Labour Force: sa

Labour Force: sa: Females

1978 - 2025 | Monthly | Person th | Australian Bureau of Statistics

Labour Force: sa: Females data was reported at 7,307.555 Person th in Jan 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 7,239.307 Person th for Dec 2024. Labour Force: sa: Females data is updated monthly, averaging 4,299.233 Person th from Feb 1978 (Median) to Jan 2025, with 564 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 7,307.555 Person th in Jan 2025 and a record low of 2,304.524 Person th in Mar 1978. Labour Force: sa: Females data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Australian Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.G005: Labour Force.

Last Frequency Range
7,307.555 Jan 2025 monthly Feb 1978 - Jan 2025

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Australia Labour Force: sa: Females

Labour Force: sa: Males

1978 - 2025 | Monthly | Person th | Australian Bureau of Statistics

Labour Force: sa: Males data was reported at 7,954.204 Person th in Jan 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 7,955.078 Person th for Dec 2024. Labour Force: sa: Males data is updated monthly, averaging 5,402.144 Person th from Feb 1978 (Median) to Jan 2025, with 564 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 7,955.078 Person th in Dec 2024 and a record low of 4,094.036 Person th in Jul 1978. Labour Force: sa: Males data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Australian Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.G005: Labour Force.

Last Frequency Range
7,954.204 Jan 2025 monthly Feb 1978 - Jan 2025

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Australia Labour Force: sa: Males
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