Australia Unemployment Rate

Australia Unemployment Rate 19 November 2026

Australia Unemployment Rate is next released on Thu 19 Nov 2026 at 00:30 UTC. The last release, for Sep, came in at 4.7% against a forecast of 4.6%.

Latest results · times in UTC
Released	For	Actual	Forecast	Previous
15 Oct 2026	Sep	4.7%	4.6%	4.7%
24 Sep 2026	Aug	4.6%	4.5%	4.5%
20 Aug 2026	Jul	4.5%	4.4%	4.4%
23 Jul 2026	Jun	4.4%	4.4%	4.4%
25 Jun 2026	May	4.4%	4.4%	4.5%
21 May 2026	Apr	4.5%	4.3%	4.3%
16 Apr 2026	Mar	4.3%	4.3%	4.3%
19 Mar 2026	Feb	4.3%	4.1%	4.1%
19 Feb 2026	Jan	4.1%	4.2%	4.1%
13 Nov 2025	Oct	4.3%	4.4%	4.5%
16 Oct 2025	Sep	4.5%	4.3%	4.3%
18 Sep 2025	Aug	4.2%	4.2%	4.2%

What it measures

This monthly figure measures the share of Australia's labour force that is unemployed and actively seeking work. A lower rate generally signals a tighter labour market; the RBA also considers participation, employment growth and wages when assessing the result.

Why it moves the AUD

A lower-than-expected rate can support the Australian dollar by reducing the likelihood of RBA rate cuts, while a rising rate can increase easing expectations. It is one of the key parts of Australia's monthly jobs release.

Released: Monthly

This week’s economic calendar What members see beside each release

Questions

Is the Australia Unemployment Rate today?

No. The next Australia Unemployment Rate is on Thu 19 Nov 2026 at 00:30 UTC.

What time is the Australia Unemployment Rate released?

At 00:30 UTC: 19:30 in New York, 00:30 in London, 01:30 in Amsterdam, 02:30 in Johannesburg, 01:30 in Lagos. The next Australia Unemployment Rate is on Thu 19 Nov 2026 at 00:30 UTC.

Updated daily from the release schedule. Last checked Thu 29 Oct 2026.