% of youth labour force - Source frequency: monthly
Ranked by latest value (lower is better)
| Rank | State | Value | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australian Capital TerritoryACT | 7.8% of youth labour force | |
| 2 | Western AustraliaWA | 9% of youth labour force | |
| 3 | New South WalesNSW | 9.2% of youth labour force | |
| 4 | VictoriaVIC | 9.8% of youth labour force | |
| 5 | QueenslandQLD | 10.5% of youth labour force | |
| 6 | South AustraliaSA | 11% of youth labour force | |
| 7 | TasmaniaTAS | 11.2% of youth labour force | |
| 8 | Northern TerritoryNT | 12% of youth labour force |
Unemployment rate for young Australians aged 15 to 24. Typically much higher than the headline rate, currently around 9% versus the overall 4%.
Youth unemployment is a leading indicator of long-term disadvantage. Prolonged joblessness early in life permanently scars career prospects and earnings.
Lower is better
Source: ABS Labour Force Survey (Cat. 6202.0) — age breakdown
GREEN = favorable trend within acceptable band of baseline. AMBER = flat or mild change. RED = unfavorable trend beyond threshold.
