per 1,000 - Source frequency: annual
Ranked by latest value (higher is better)
| Rank | State | Value | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northern TerritoryNT | 81.1per 1,000 | |
| 2 | TasmaniaTAS | 72.7per 1,000 | |
| 3 | New South WalesNSW | 72.1per 1,000 | |
| 4 | QueenslandQLD | 70.5per 1,000 | |
| 5 | Western AustraliaWA | 67.3per 1,000 | |
| 6 | VictoriaVIC | 62.4per 1,000 | |
| 7 | South AustraliaSA | 59.5per 1,000 | |
| 8 | Australian Capital TerritoryACT | 38.3per 1,000 |
Number of people per 1,000 of the working-age population (15-64) participating in government-funded vocational education and training.
VET produces the skilled tradespeople, technicians, and service workers that keep the economy running. Declining participation signals a skills pipeline problem.
Higher is better
Source: Productivity Commission RoGS 2026, Table 5A.10
