Unemployment rate in Australia, September 2026: 4.72%
Unemployment rate in Australia was 4.72% in September 2026, according to Australian Bureau of Statistics.
- Previous month (August 2026): 4.65% (+0.07 pp).
- A year earlier (September 2025): 4.43%.
- This is the latest official figure.
Latest figure and full history
Other countries in September 2026
| Country | Value |
|---|---|
| Spain | 10.3% |
| France | 8.5% |
| Canada | 6.5% |
| Italy | 6.3% |
| Australia | 4.72% |
| U.S. | 4.2% |
| Germany | 4.1% |
| Japan | 2.4% |
| South Korea | 2% |
Other months
Source
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics (CC BY 4.0) — Australian Bureau of Statistics