Australia Youth Unemployment Rate 1991-2021
Youth unemployment refers to the share of the labor force ages 15-24 without work but available for and seeking employment.
- Australia youth unemployment rate for 2019 was 12.06%, a 0.19% increase from 2018.
- Australia youth unemployment rate for 2018 was 11.87%, a 0.79% decline from 2017.
- Australia youth unemployment rate for 2017 was 12.66%, a 0.01% decline from 2016.
- Australia youth unemployment rate for 2016 was 12.67%, a 0.44% decline from 2015.
Australia Youth Unemployment Rate - Historical Data |
Year |
% of Total Labor Force Ages 15-24 |
Annual Change |
2019 |
12.06% |
0.19% |
2018 |
11.87% |
-0.79% |
2017 |
12.66% |
-0.01% |
2016 |
12.67% |
-0.44% |
2015 |
13.11% |
-0.18% |
2014 |
13.28% |
1.10% |
2013 |
12.18% |
0.51% |
2012 |
11.67% |
0.36% |
2011 |
11.32% |
-0.18% |
2010 |
11.50% |
0.09% |
2009 |
11.41% |
2.65% |
2008 |
8.77% |
-0.54% |
2007 |
9.31% |
-0.68% |
2006 |
9.99% |
-0.63% |
2005 |
10.61% |
-0.75% |
2004 |
11.37% |
-0.61% |
2003 |
11.97% |
-0.85% |
2002 |
12.82% |
-0.69% |
2001 |
13.52% |
1.39% |
2000 |
12.12% |
-1.00% |
1999 |
13.12% |
-1.32% |
1998 |
14.45% |
-1.37% |
1997 |
15.82% |
0.19% |
1996 |
15.63% |
0.43% |
1995 |
15.19% |
-1.69% |
1994 |
16.88% |
-1.68% |
1993 |
18.56% |
-0.74% |
1992 |
19.30% |
1.81% |
1991 |
17.49% |
1.81% |