Australia
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As of 2025 | % of labour force ages 15–24
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 9.61% |
| 2024 | 9.41% |
| 2023 | 8.39% |
| 2022 | 8.47% |
| 2021 | 11.13% |
| 2020 | 14.14% |
| 2019 | 11.45% |
| 2018 | 11.94% |
| 2017 | 12.59% |
| 2016 | 12.64% |
| 2015 | 13.11% |
| 2014 | 13.31% |
| 2013 | 12.22% |
| 2012 | 11.73% |
| 2011 | 11.37% |
| 2010 | 11.55% |
| 2009 | 11.46% |
| 2008 | 8.81% |
| 2007 | 9.36% |
| 2006 | 10.03% |
| 2005 | 10.62% |
| 2004 | 11.37% |
| 2003 | 11.96% |
| 2002 | 12.79% |
Youth unemployment is the same ILO definition restricted to ages 15–24 (SL.UEM.1524.ZS). It is usually higher than the all-ages rate. Latest: 9.61% in 2025.
It is a rate among young people in the labour force, not a share of all young people. From 1991 to 2025 (35 years): mean 12.61%, median 12.08%; low 8.39% (2023), high 19.27% (1992).
Source: World Bank Open Data. Licence: CC BY 4.0 (terms).