Unemployment rate in Australia, April 2026: 4.5%
Unemployment rate in Australia was 4.5% in April 2026, according to Australian Bureau of Statistics.
- Previous month (March 2026): 4.29% (+0.21 pp).
- A year earlier (April 2025): 4.06%.
- A newer figure is available: 4.72% in September 2026.
Latest figure and full history
Other countries in April 2026
| Country | Value |
|---|---|
| Spain | 10.2% |
| France | 8.3% |
| Canada | 6.9% |
| Italy | 5.7% |
| UK | 4.9% |
| Australia | 4.5% |
| U.S. | 4.3% |
| Germany | 3.9% |
| South Korea | 2.9% |
| Japan | 2.5% |
Other months
Source
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics (CC BY 4.0) — Australian Bureau of Statistics