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Australia Jobless Rate Stays at 7-Month Low
Australia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate stood at 4.1% in January 2026, unchanged from the previous month but slightly below market forecasts of 4.2%. It remained the lowest reading since May, underscoring continued labor market resilience.
Published on 2026-02-19

Australia Jobless Rate Stays at 7-Month Low
Australia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate stood at 4.1% in January 2026, unchanged from the previous month but slightly below market forecasts of 4.2%. It remained the lowest reading since May, underscoring continued labor market resilience. The number of unemployed edged down 19,000 to an eight-month low of 624,700 in January from 626,600 in December. Those seeking full-time work fell by 16,000 to 403,600, while part-time job seekers rose by 14,100 to 221,100. Employment increased by 17,800 to a new peak of 14.70 million, compared with estimates of a 20,000 increase and after an upwardly revised 68,500 gain in December. Full-time employment added 50,500 to 10.16 million, while part-time employment fell 32,700 to 4.55 million. The participation rate held steady at 66.7%, slightly less than the consensus of 66.8%. The underemployment rate edged up to 5.9% from 5.7% previously. Meanwhile, total monthly hours worked across all jobs grew 11 million to 2,013 million.
Published on 2026-02-19

Australia Jobless Rate Stays at 7-Month Low
Australia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate stood at 4.1% in January 2026, unchanged from the previous month but slightly below market forecasts of 4.2%. It remained the lowest reading since May, underscoring continued labor market resilience. The number of unemployed edged down 19,000 to an eight-month low of 624,700 from 626,600 in December. Those seeking full-time work fell by 16,000 to 403,600, while part-time job seekers rose by 14,100 to 221,100. Meanwhile, employment increased by 17,800 to a new peak of 14.70 million, compared with estimates of a 20,000 increase and after an upwardly revised 68,500 gain in December. Full-time employment added 50,500 to 10.16 million, but part-time employment fell 32,700 to 4.55 million. The participation rate held steady at 66.7%, slightly less than the consensus of 66.8%. The underemployment rate edged up to 5.9% from 5.7% previously. Meanwhile, total monthly hours worked across all jobs grew 11 million to 2,013 million.
Published on 2026-02-19

Australia Jobless Rate Stays at 7-Month Low
Australia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate stood at 4.1% in January 2026, unchanged from the previous month but slightly below market forecasts of 4.2%. It remained the lowest reading since May, underscoring continued labor market resilience. The number of unemployed people edged down 19,00 to an eight-month low of 624,700 from December's 626,600. Meanwhile, employment rose 17,800 to a new peak of 14.70 million, falling short of estimates of a 20,000 increase and slowing from an upwardly revised 68,500 gain in December. Full-time employment increased by 50,500 to 10.16 million, while part-time employment decreased by 32,700 to 4.55 million. The participation rate held steady at 66.7%, slightly less than the consensus of 66.8%. The underemployment rate edged up to 5.9% from 5.7% previously. Meanwhile, total monthly hours worked across all jobs grew 11 million to 2,013 million.
Published on 2026-02-19

Australia Jobless Rate Stays at 7-Month Low
Australia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate stood at 4.1% in January 2026, unchanged from the previous month but slightly below market forecasts of 4.2%. It remained the lowest reading since May, underscoring continued labor market resilience. The number of unemployed edged down 19,000 to an eight-month low of 624,700 from 626,600 in December. Those seeking full-time work fell by 16,000 to 403,600, while part-time job seekers rose by 14,100 to 221,100. Employment increased by 17,800 to a new peak of 14.70 million, compared with estimates of a 20,000 increase and after an upwardly revised 68,500 gain in December. Full-time employment added 50,500 to 10.16 million, while part-time employment fell 32,700 to 4.55 million. The participation rate held steady at 66.7%, slightly less than the consensus of 66.8%. The underemployment rate edged up to 5.9% from 5.7% previously. Meanwhile, total monthly hours worked across all jobs grew 11 million to 2,013 million.
Published on 2026-02-19

Australia Jobless Rate Stays at 7-Month Low
Australia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate stood at 4.1% in January 2026, unchanged from the previous month but slightly below market forecasts of 4.2%. It remained the lowest reading since May, underscoring continued labor market resilience. The number of unemployed edged down 19,000 to an eight-month low of 624,700 from 626,600 in December. Those seeking full-time work fell by 16,000 to 403,600, while part-time job seekers rose by 14,100 to 221,100. Meanwhile, employment increased by 17,800 to a new peak of 14.70 million, compared with estimates of a 20,000 increase and after an upwardly revised 68,500 gain in December. Full-time employment added 50,500 to 10.16 million, but part-time employment fell 32,700 to 4.55 million. The participation rate held steady at 66.7%, slightly less than the consensus of 66.8%. The underemployment rate edged up to 5.9% from 5.7% previously. Meanwhile, total monthly hours worked across all jobs grew 11 million to 2,013 million.
Published on 2026-02-19

Australia Jobless Rate Stays at 7-Month Low
Australia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate stood at 4.1% in January 2026, unchanged from the previous month but slightly below market forecasts of 4.2%. It remained the lowest reading since May, underscoring continued labor market resilience. The number of unemployed edged down 19,000 to an eight-month low of 624,700 in January from 626,600 in December. Those seeking full-time work fell by 16,000 to 403,600, while part-time job seekers rose by 14,100 to 221,100. Employment rose 17,800 to a new peak of 14.70 million, compared with estimates of a 20,000 increase and after an upwardly revised 68,500 gain in December. Full-time employment added 50,500 to 10.16 million, while part-time employment fell 32,700 to 4.55 million. The participation rate held steady at 66.7%, slightly less than the consensus of 66.8%. The underemployment rate edged up to 5.9% from 5.7% previously. Meanwhile, total monthly hours worked across all jobs grew 11 million to 2,013 million.
Published on 2026-02-19

Australia Jobless Rate Stays at 7-Month Low
Australia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate stood at 4.1% in January 2026, unchanged from the previous month but slightly below market forecasts of 4.2%. It remained the lowest reading since May, underscoring continued labor market resilience. The number of unemployed people edged down 19,00 to an eight-month low of 624,700 from December's 626,600, with the number of people seeking full-time jobs easing 16,000 to 403,600 while those looking for part-time jobs gained 14,100 to 221,100. Employment rose 17,800 to a new peak of 14.70 million, compared with estimates of a 20,000 increase and after an upwardly revised 68,500 gain in December. Full-time employment added 50,500 to 10.16 million, while part-time employment fell 32,700 to 4.55 million. The participation rate held steady at 66.7%, slightly less than the consensus of 66.8%. The underemployment rate edged up to 5.9% from 5.7% previously. Meanwhile, total monthly hours worked across all jobs grew 11 million to 2,013 million.
Published on 2026-02-19

Australia Jobless Rate Lowest in 7 Months
Australia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate declined to 4.1% in December 2025 from 4.3% in November, below expectations of 4.4%. It marked the lowest unemployment rate since May, as the number of unemployed people fell by 29,800 to a seven-month low of 628,600 in December from 658,400 in November. Meanwhile, employment increased by 65,200 to a record high of 14.68 million, well above forecasts of a 30,000 rise.
Published on 2026-01-22

Australia Jobless Rate Lowest in 7 Months
Australia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell to 4.1% in December 2025 from 4.3% in November, below expectations of 4.4%. It marked the lowest jobless rate since May, as the number of unemployed people dropped by 29,800 to a seven-month low of 628,600 in December from 658,400 in November. Among them, the number of people seeking full-time jobs fell by 21.400 to 421,700, while those looking for part-time jobs shrank by 8,400 to 206,800. Meanwhile, employment rose by 65,200 to a record high of 14.68 million, well above forecasts of a 30,000 gain, shifting from an upwardly revised drop of 28,700 in November. Full-time employment rose by 54,800 to 10.10 million, while part-time employment climbed by 10,400 to 4.58 million. The participation rate ticked up to 66.7% from 66.6% in November, but below estimates of 66.8%. The underemployment rate decreased to 5.7% from 6.2% in November. Additionally, total monthly hours worked across all jobs advanced by 8 million to 2,001 million.
Published on 2026-01-22

Australia Jobless Rate Lowest in 7 Months
Australia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell to 4.1% in December 2025 from 4.3% in November, below expectations of 4.4%. It marked the lowest jobless rate since May, as the number of unemployed people dropped by 29,800 to a seven-month low of 628,600 in December from 658,400 in November. Among them, the number of people seeking full-time jobs fell by 21.400 to 421,700, while those looking for part-time jobs shrank by 8,400 to 206,800. Meanwhile, employment rose by 65,200 to a record high of 14.68 million, well above forecasts of a 30,000 gain, rebounding from an upwardly revised drop of 28,700 in November. Full-time employment rose by 54,800 to 10.10 million, while part-time employment climbed by 10,400 to 4.58 million. The participation rate ticked up to 66.7% from 66.6% in November, but below estimates of 66.8%. The underemployment rate decreased to 5.7% from 6.2% in November. Additionally, total monthly hours worked across all jobs advanced by 8 million to 2,001 million.
Published on 2026-01-22

Australia Jobless Rate Lowest in 7 Months
Australia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell to 4.1% in December 2025 from 4.3% in November, below expectations of 4.4%. It marked the lowest jobless rate since May, as the number of unemployed people dropped by 29,800 to a seven-month low of 628,600 in December from 658,400 in November. Among them, the number of people seeking full-time jobs fell by 21.400 to 421,700, while those looking for part-time jobs shrank by 8,400 to 206,800. Meanwhile, employment rose by 65,200 to a record high of 14.68 million, well above forecasts of a 30,000 gain, rebounding from an upwardly revised drop of 28,700 in November. Full-time employment rose by 54,800 to 10.10 million, while part-time employment climbed by 10,400 to 4.58 million. The participation rate ticked up to 66.7% from 66.6% in November, but below estimates of 66.8%. The underemployment rate decreased to 5.7% from 6.2% in November. Additionally, total monthly hours worked across all jobs advanced by 8 million to 2,001 million.
Published on 2026-01-22

Australia Jobless Rate Lowest in 7 Months
Australia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate declined to 4.1% in December 2025 from 4.3% in November, below expectations of 4.4%. It marked the lowest unemployment rate since May, as the number of unemployed people fell by 29,800 to a seven-month low of 628,600 in December from 658,400 in November. Among them, the number of people seeking full-time jobs fell by 21.400 to 421,700, while those looking for part-time jobs dropped by 8,400 to 206,800. Meanwhile, employment increased by 65,200 to a record high of 14.68 million, well above forecasts of a 30,000 rise.
Published on 2026-01-22

Australia Jobless Rate Lowest in 7 Months
Australia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate declined to 4.1% in December 2025 from 4.3% in November, below expectations of 4.4%. It marked the lowest unemployment rate since May, as the number of unemployed people fell by 29,800 to a seven-month low of 628,600 in December from 658,400 in November. Meanwhile, employment increased by 65,200 to 14.68 million, well above forecasts of a 30,000 rise.
Published on 2026-01-22

Australia Jobless Rate Lowest in 7 Months
Australia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate declined to 4.1% in December 2025 from 4.3% in November, below expectations of 4.4%. It marked the lowest unemployment rate since May, as the number of unemployed people fell by 29,800 to a seven-month low of 628,600 in December from 658,400 in November. Among them, the number of people seeking full-time jobs fell by 21.400 to 421,700, while those looking for part-time jobs dropped by 8,400 to 206,800. Meanwhile, employment increased by 65,200 to a record high of 14.68 million, well above forecasts of a 30,000 rise, shifting from an upwardly revised drop of 28,700 in November. Full-time employment rose by 54,800 to 10.10 million, while part-time employment climbed by 10,400 to 4.58 million.
Published on 2026-01-22

Australia Jobless Rate Lowest in 7 Months
Australia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate declined to 4.1% in December 2025 from 4.3% in November, below expectations of 4.4%. It marked the lowest unemployment rate since May, as the number of unemployed people fell by 29,800 to 628,600 in December from 658,400 in November. Meanwhile, employment increased by 65,200 to 14.68 million, well above forecasts of a 30,000 rise.
Published on 2026-01-22

Australia Jobless Rate Lowest in 7 Months
Australia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate declined to 4.1% in December 2025 from 4.3% in November, below expectations of 4.4%. It marked the lowest unemployment rate since May, as the number of unemployed people fell by 29,800 to a seven-month low of 628,600 in December from 658,400 in November. Among them, the number of people seeking full-time jobs fell by 21.400 to 421,700, while those looking for part-time jobs dropped by 8,400 to 206,800. Meanwhile, employment increased by 65,200 to a record high of 14.68 million, well above forecasts of a 30,000 rise, shifting from an upwardly revised drop of 28,700 in November.
Published on 2026-01-22

Australia Jobless Rate Lowest in 7 Months
Australia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell to 4.1% in December 2025 from 4.3% in November, below expectations of 4.4%. It marked the lowest jobless rate since May, as the number of unemployed people dropped by 29,800 to a seven-month low of 628,600 in December from 658,400 in November. Among them, the number of people seeking full-time jobs fell by 21.400 to 421,700, while those looking for part-time jobs shrank by 8,400 to 206,800. Meanwhile, employment rose by 65,200 to a record high of 14.68 million, well above forecasts of a 30,000 gain, rebounding from an upwardly revised drop of 28,700 in November. Full-time employment rose by 54,800 to 10.10 million, while part-time employment climbed by 10,400 to 4.58 million. The participation rate ticked up to 66.7% from 66.6% in November, but below estimates of 66.8%. The underemployment rate decreased to 5.7% from 6.2% in November. Additionally, total monthly hours worked across all jobs advanced by 8 million to 2,001 million.
Published on 2026-01-22

Australia Jobless Rate Below Forecasts
Australia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate stood at 4.3% in November 2025, unchanged from October, below expectations of 4.4%. The number of unemployed people dropped by 2,100 to a three-month low of 662,300 in November, down from 664,400 in October. Among them, the number of people seeking part-time jobs declined by 7,600 to 216,000, while those looking for full-time jobs increased by 5,500 to 446,300. Meanwhile, employment unexpectedly fell by 21,300 to 14.66 million, missing forecasts for a 20,000 rise, shifting from a downwardly revised gain of 41,200 in October. Full-time employment decreased by 56,500 to 10.08 million, while part-time employment increased by 35,200 to 4.58 million. The participation rate edged down to 66.7% from 66.9% in October and below estimates of 67.0%, marking the lowest in eight months. The underemployment rate climbed to 6.2% from 5.7% in October. Additionally, total monthly hours worked across all jobs declined by 1 million to 1,996 million.
Published on 2025-12-11

Australia Jobless Rate Below Forecasts
Australia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate stood at 4.3% in November 2025, unchanged from October, below market expectations of 4.4%. The number of unemployed people dropped by 2,100 to 662,300 in November, down from 664,400 in October, while employment unexpectedly fell by 21,300 to 14.66 million, missing forecasts for a 20,000 rise, following a downwardly revised gain of 41,200 in October.
Published on 2025-12-11