Australia’s unemployment rate holds at 4.1% in May: ABS
Australia’s unemployment rate held steady at 4.1 per cent in May 2025, despite a slight employment drop. The participation rate and employment-to-population ratio both dipped, though female employment hit a record 60.9 per cent. Underemployment fell to 5.9 per cent, and trend data showed job growth of 28,000. Full-time roles rose to over 10.1 million, with part-time jobs making up 31 per cent.
Australia’s unemployment rate held steady at 4.1 per cent in May 2025, despite a slight employment drop.
The participation rate and employment-to-population ratio both dipped, though female employment hit a record 60.9 per cent.
Underemployment fell to 5.9 per cent, and trend data showed job growth of 28,000.
Full-time roles rose to over 10.1 million, with part-time jobs making up 31 per cent.
