Unemployment (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Australia
Australia: Unemployment (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) was 635.74 in 2025. ▲ Rising
Unemployment (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Australia, 2001–2025
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Australia is 635.74, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 7.4% on the previous year and down 10.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Australia peaked at 864.78 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 482.74, in 2007.
That places Australia 19th out of 78 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 25 years of available data.
Unemployment (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) in Australia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 678.87 | — |
| 2002 | 619.29 | -8.8% |
| 2003 | 595.1 | -3.9% |
| 2004 | 559.95 | -5.9% |
| 2005 | 548.13 | -2.1% |
| 2006 | 521.77 | -4.8% |
| 2007 | 482.74 | -7.5% |
| 2008 | 525.85 | +8.9% |
| 2009 | 661.4 | +25.8% |
| 2010 | 609.17 | -7.9% |
| 2011 | 645.37 | +5.9% |
| 2012 | 677.48 | +5.0% |
| 2013 | 740.76 | +9.3% |
| 2014 | 801.12 | +8.1% |
| 2015 | 707.61 | -11.7% |
| 2016 | 695.24 | -1.7% |
| 2017 | 689.83 | -0.8% |
| 2018 | 711.15 | +3.1% |
| 2019 | 698.76 | -1.7% |
| 2020 | 864.78 | +23.8% |
| 2021 | 692.78 | -19.9% |
| 2022 | 528.88 | -23.7% |
| 2023 | 537.79 | +1.7% |
| 2024 | 591.88 | +10.1% |
| 2025 | 635.74 | +7.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 577.01 | 482.74 | 678.87 | 9 |
| 2010s | 697.65 | 609.17 | 801.12 | 10 |
| 2020s | 641.98 | 528.88 | 864.78 | 6 |
Countries ranked near Australia
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 unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Australia?
- Unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) in Australia was 635.74 in 2025, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) recorded in Australia?
- The highest recorded value was 864.78 in 2020.
- What is the lowest unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) recorded in Australia?
- The lowest recorded value was 482.74 in 2007.
- How does Australia rank for unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13)?
- Australia ranks 19th out of 78 countries with data for 2025.
- Is unemployment (previous ilo definition - icls13) rising or falling in Australia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 10.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Australia data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Unemployment (previous ILO definition - ICLS13) (15+). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The unemployed comprise all persons of working age who were: a) without work during the reference period, i.e. were not in paid employment or self-employment; b) currently available for work, i.e. were available for paid employment or self-employment during the reference period; and c) seeking work, i.e. had taken specific steps in a specified recent period to seek paid employment or self-employment. For more information, refer to the International Labour Migration Statistics (ILMS) database description.