Gender share of part-time employment in Australia
Australia: Gender share of part-time employment was 66.53 Percentage of population in the same subgroup in 2025. ▼ Falling
Latest (2025)
66.53 Percentage of population in the same subgroup
Change on year
down 0.0%
World rank
20th
of 40 countries
All-time high
81.27 Percentage of population in the same subgroup
in 1974
All-time low
66.53 Percentage of population in the same subgroup
in 2025
Years of data
60
1966–2025
Gender share of part-time employment in Australia, 1966–2025
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Percentage of population in the same subgroup.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gender share of part-time employment in Australia is 66.53 Percentage of population in the same subgroup, measured in 2025. That is the lowest value across all 60 years on record.
The figure is down 4.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gender share of part-time employment in Australia peaked at 81.27 Percentage of population in the same subgroup in 1974 and was at its lowest, 66.53 Percentage of population in the same subgroup, in 2025.
That places Australia 20th out of 40 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 60 years of available data.
Gender share of part-time employment in Australia, year by year
| Year | Percentage of population in the same subgroup | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1966 | 73.61 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | — |
| 1967 | 73.09 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.7% |
| 1968 | 75.14 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +2.8% |
| 1969 | 75.99 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +1.1% |
| 1970 | 79.92 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +5.2% |
| 1971 | 80.51 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.7% |
| 1972 | 79.82 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.8% |
| 1973 | 79.39 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.5% |
| 1974 | 81.27 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +2.4% |
| 1975 | 80.83 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.5% |
| 1976 | 80.17 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.8% |
| 1977 | 79.56 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.8% |
| 1978 | 78.64 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -1.1% |
| 1979 | 78.8 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.2% |
| 1980 | 79.04 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.3% |
| 1981 | 79.36 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.4% |
| 1982 | 78.34 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -1.3% |
| 1983 | 77.83 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.6% |
| 1984 | 78.34 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.7% |
| 1985 | 78.7 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.5% |
| 1986 | 78.78 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.1% |
| 1987 | 78.47 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.4% |
| 1988 | 78.55 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.1% |
| 1989 | 78.08 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.6% |
| 1990 | 77.72 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.5% |
| 1991 | 76.46 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -1.6% |
| 1992 | 75.16 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -1.7% |
| 1993 | 75.37 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.3% |
| 1994 | 74.59 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -1.0% |
| 1995 | 74.76 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.2% |
| 1996 | 74.17 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.8% |
| 1997 | 73.6 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.8% |
| 1998 | 73.28 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.4% |
| 1999 | 73.03 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.3% |
| 2000 | 72.77 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.4% |
| 2001 | 71.84 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -1.3% |
| 2002 | 71.57 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.4% |
| 2003 | 71.62 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.1% |
| 2004 | 71.28 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.5% |
| 2005 | 71.64 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.5% |
| 2006 | 71.01 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.9% |
| 2007 | 70.9 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.2% |
| 2008 | 70.94 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.1% |
| 2009 | 70.19 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -1.1% |
| 2010 | 69.72 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 70.2 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.7% |
| 2012 | 70.33 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.2% |
| 2013 | 69.8 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.8% |
| 2014 | 69.51 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.4% |
| 2015 | 69.28 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 68.49 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -1.1% |
| 2017 | 69.02 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.8% |
| 2018 | 68.75 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.4% |
| 2019 | 68.41 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.5% |
| 2020 | 68.26 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.2% |
| 2021 | 67.68 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.8% |
| 2022 | 68.08 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | +0.6% |
| 2023 | 67.22 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -1.3% |
| 2024 | 66.56 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -1.0% |
| 2025 | 66.53 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | -0.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 74.46 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 73.09 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 75.99 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 4 |
| 1970s | 79.89 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 78.64 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 81.27 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 10 |
| 1980s | 78.55 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 77.83 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 79.36 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 10 |
| 1990s | 74.81 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 73.03 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 77.72 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 10 |
| 2000s | 71.38 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 70.19 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 72.77 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 10 |
| 2010s | 69.35 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 68.41 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 70.33 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 10 |
| 2020s | 67.39 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 66.53 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 68.26 Percentage of population in the same subgroup | 6 |
Countries ranked near Australia
- 17 Iceland 66.86 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 18 Argentina 66.86 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 19 Japan 66.86 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 21 Colombia 66.15 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 22 OECD 65.83 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
- 23 Denmark 64.27 Percentage of population in the same subgroup compare
More work & labour data for Australia
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual 0.5057 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth 0.4907 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth 0.5202 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -0.9895 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 0.8931 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 30,186 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 3,001 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 21,642 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 21,502 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 43,144 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gender share of part-time employment in Australia?
- Gender share of part-time employment in Australia was 66.53 Percentage of population in the same subgroup in 2025, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest gender share of part-time employment recorded in Australia?
- The highest recorded value was 81.27 Percentage of population in the same subgroup in 1974.
- What is the lowest gender share of part-time employment recorded in Australia?
- The lowest recorded value was 66.53 Percentage of population in the same subgroup in 2025.
- How does Australia rank for gender share of part-time employment?
- Australia ranks 20th out of 40 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gender share of part-time employment rising or falling in Australia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Australia data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Gender share of part-time employment. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This dataset contains gender composition of part-time employment with standardised (15-24, 25-54, 55-64, 65+, total) and detailed age groups. Data are further broken down by professional status - employees, total employment. In order to facilitate analysis and comparisons over time, historical data for OECD members have been provided over as long a period as possible, often even before a country became a member of the Organisation. Information on the membership dates of all OECD countries can be found at OECD Ratification Dates. For detailed information on labour force surveys for all countries please see LFS_NOTES_SOURCES.