Feature Article - Measures of Labour Underutilisation - Tables
Please Note: The Data in this Article have been updated and are available under the Data Cubes category for 6105.0 - Labour Under Utilisation.
STATE TABLES
Populations
1 NEW SOUTH WALES-MEASURES OF LABOUR UNDERUTILISATION, Population Counts by Sex
 | UNEMPLOYED
| | PERSONS NOT IN THE LABOUR FORCE
|
| Long-term unemployed(a) | Total | Underemployed | Actively looking for work, not available in reference week, but available to start work in 4 weeks | Discouraged jobseekers |
| September | '000 | '000 | '000 | '000 | '000 |
MALES
|
| 1994 | 70.9 | 158.4 | 67.9 | *6.6 | 10.3 |
| 1995 | 55.3 | 141.2 | 72.1 | *2.5 | 11.9 |
| 1996 | 48.9 | 141.0 | 66.9 | *4.6 | 8.3 |
| 1997 | 59.3 | 141.1 | 65.8 | *2.4 | 12.9 |
| 1998 | 59.4 | 131.0 | 63.9 | *3.4 | 12.2 |
| 1999 | 42.0 | 120.8 | 53.5 | *6.5 | 11.3 |
| 2000 | 34.1 | 101.2 | 62.2 | 8.6 | 11.6 |
| 2001 | 31.9 | 117.6 | 72.0 | 8.3 | 8.4 |
FEMALES
|
| 1994 | 43.7 | 104.6 | 75.7 | *7.1 | 26.1 |
| 1995 | 22.5 | 81.4 | 83.6 | *6.2 | 29.0 |
| 1996 | 24.5 | 97.6 | 72.9 | *5.9 | 34.2 |
| 1997 | 27.2 | 89.1 | 90.0 | 6.1 | 26.4 |
| 1998 | 29.2 | 92.3 | 75.8 | 6.8 | 25.9 |
| 1999 | 22.0 | 91.2 | 81.2 | 7.5 | 23.7 |
| 2000 | 19.4 | 70.6 | 70.6 | *6.9 | 27.0 |
| 2001 | 17.0 | 87.4 | 83.7 | 7.7 | 18.1 |
PERSONS
|
| 1994 | 114.6 | 263.1 | 143.6 | 13.8 | 36.4 |
| 1995 | 77.8 | 222.6 | 155.8 | 8.7 | 41.0 |
| 1996 | 73.4 | 238.5 | 139.8 | 10.5 | 42.5 |
| 1997 | 86.6 | 230.2 | 155.7 | 8.5 | 39.3 |
| 1998 | 88.5 | 223.3 | 139.7 | 10.2 | 38.1 |
| 1999 | 64.1 | 212.0 | 134.7 | 14.1 | 35.0 |
| 2000 | 53.5 | 171.8 | 132.7 | 15.6 | 38.6 |
| 2001 | 50.4 | 205.0 | 155.7 | 16.0 | 26.5 |
* estimate has received a relative standard error of between 25% and 50% and should be used with caution.
** estimate has received a relative standard error greater than 50% and is considered too unreliable for general use.
- nil or rounded to zero (including null cells).
(a) With the implementation of the redesigned Labour Force Survey questionnaire in April 2001, the definition of duration of employment was revised - see the Information Paper: Implementing the Redesigned Labour Force Survey Questionnaire (cat. no. 6295.0) for further information. Data on long-term unemployment for years prior to 2001 uses the old definition of long-term unemployment. |
2 VICTORIA-MEASURES OF LABOUR UNDERUTILISATION, Population Counts by Sex
| UNEMPLOYED
| | PERSONS NOT IN THE LABOUR FORCE
|
| Long-term unemployed(a) | Total | Underemployed | Actively looking for work, not available in reference week, but available to start work in 4 weeks | Discouraged jobseekers |
| September | '000 | '000 | '000 | '000 | '000 |
MALES
|
| 1994 | 52.1 | 129.7 | 51.1 | *2.2 | 9.8 |
| 1995 | 44.1 | 119.0 | 50.9 | *2.9 | 12.6 |
| 1996 | 44.4 | 118.1 | 52.5 | *3.4 | 7.0 |
| 1997 | 44.8 | 120.0 | 54.7 | *4.0 | 12.3 |
| 1998 | 37.7 | 102.9 | 56.4 | *1.6 | 10.0 |
| 1999 | 38.1 | 97.7 | 44.8 | *5.0 | 11.9 |
| 2000 | 24.8 | 85.0 | 52.9 | *5.3 | 9.5 |
| 2001 | 17.8 | 93.7 | 52.9 | *4.0 | 8.1 |
FEMALES
|
| 1994 | 29.5 | 92.4 | 66.8 | *5.3 | 21.3 |
| 1995 | 24.4 | 82.0 | 81.9 | *3.3 | 19.2 |
| 1996 | 32.3 | 88.3 | 75.9 | *3.7 | 23.3 |
| 1997 | 33.7 | 85.1 | 67.0 | *4.9 | 20.1 |
| 1998 | 28.6 | 85.6 | 76.1 | *3.3 | 16.8 |
| 1999 | 22.7 | 73.0 | 66.4 | 6.0 | 15.0 |
| 2000 | 15.3 | 66.2 | 65.4 | *3.6 | 18.6 |
| 2001 | 12.1 | 64.6 | 82.8 | 6.0 | 13.0 |
PERSONS
|
| 1994 | 81.6 | 222.0 | 117.9 | 7.6 | 31.1 |
| 1995 | 68.5 | 201.0 | 132.8 | *6.2 | 31.8 |
| 1996 | 76.6 | 206.4 | 128.4 | 7.2 | 30.3 |
| 1997 | 78.6 | 205.1 | 121.7 | 8.9 | 32.4 |
| 1998 | 66.3 | 188.5 | 132.4 | *4.8 | 26.8 |
| 1999 | 60.8 | 170.7 | 111.2 | 11.0 | 26.9 |
| 2000 | 40.1 | 151.2 | 118.2 | 8.8 | 28.0 |
| 2001 | 29.9 | 158.3 | 135.7 | 10.0 | 21.1 |
* estimate has received a relative standard error of between 25% and 50% and should be used with caution.
** estimate has received a relative standard error greater than 50% and is considered too unreliable for general use.
- nil or rounded to zero (including null cells).
(a) With the implementation of the redesigned Labour Force Survey questionnaire in April 2001, the definition of duration of employment was revised - see the Information Paper: Implementing the Redesigned Labour Force Survey Questionnaire (cat. no. 6295.0) for further information. Data on long-term unemployment for years prior to 2001 uses the old definition of long-term unemployment. |
3 QUEENSLAND-MEASURES OF LABOUR UNDERUTILISATION, Population Counts by Sex
| UNEMPLOYED
| | PERSONS NOT IN THE LABOUR FORCE
|
| Long-term unemployed(a) | Total | Underemployed | Actively looking for work, not available in reference week, but available to start work in 4 weeks | Discouraged jobseekers |
| September | '000 | '000 | '000 | '000 | '000 |
MALES
|
| 1994 | 22.4 | 74.9 | 35.2 | *2.6 | 6.8 |
| 1995 | 20.6 | 86.3 | 42.8 | *4.0 | 6.2 |
| 1996 | 22.6 | 86.9 | 48.2 | *3.9 | 6.1 |
| 1997 | 30.7 | 87.1 | 42.9 | 4.1 | 7.1 |
| 1998 | 28.7 | 88.9 | 46.9 | *3.8 | 6.5 |
| 1999 | 24.2 | 79.1 | 35.2 | *2.2 | 5.9 |
| 2000 | 19.1 | 77.2 | 43.2 | *2.6 | *4.9 |
| 2001 | 25.1 | 88.0 | 56.4 | *4.6 | *4.8 |
FEMALES
|
| 1994 | 13.5 | 57.9 | 49.9 | 5.1 | 12.1 |
| 1995 | 12.7 | 56.6 | 55.9 | *4.3 | 9.6 |
| 1996 | 14.6 | 61.9 | 52.9 | 5.3 | 14.3 |
| 1997 | 15.2 | 63.5 | 58.2 | 4.1 | 11.6 |
| 1998 | 15.3 | 60.4 | 62.4 | 5.4 | 13.7 |
| 1999 | 16.0 | 62.1 | 57.3 | 8.8 | 15.2 |
| 2000 | 10.8 | 54.6 | 56.5 | 5.6 | 14.0 |
| 2001 | 11.4 | 61.8 | 75.3 | 6.0 | 12.3 |
PERSONS
|
| 1994 | 35.8 | 132.9 | 85.1 | 7.7 | 18.8 |
| 1995 | 33.3 | 142.9 | 98.7 | 8.3 | 15.7 |
| 1996 | 37.2 | 148.8 | 101.2 | 9.2 | 20.4 |
| 1997 | 46.0 | 150.6 | 101.1 | 8.2 | 18.6 |
| 1998 | 44.0 | 149.3 | 109.3 | 9.2 | 20.1 |
| 1999 | 40.2 | 141.2 | 92.5 | 11.0 | 21.1 |
| 2000 | 29.9 | 131.8 | 99.7 | 8.3 | 18.9 |
| 2001 | 36.5 | 149.7 | 131.8 | 10.6 | 17.1 |
* estimate has received a relative standard error of between 25% and 50% and should be used with caution.
** estimate has received a relative standard error greater than 50% and is considered too unreliable for general use.
- nil or rounded to zero (including null cells).
(a) With the implementation of the redesigned Labour Force Survey questionnaire in April 2001, the definition of duration of employment was revised - see the Information Paper: Implementing the Redesigned Labour Force Survey Questionnaire (cat. no. 6295.0) for further information. Data on long-term unemployment for years prior to 2001 uses the old definition of long-term unemployment. |
4 SOUTH AUSTRALIA-MEASURES OF LABOUR UNDERUTILISATION, Population Counts by Sex
| UNEMPLOYED
| | PERSONS NOT IN THE LABOUR FORCE
|
| Long-term unemployed(a) | Total | Underemployed | Actively looking for work, not available in reference week, but available to start work in 4 weeks | Discouraged jobseekers |
| September | '000 | '000 | '000 | '000 | '000 |
MALES
|
| 1994 | 20.3 | 43.7 | 13.7 | *1.1 | *1.5 |
| 1995 | 18.2 | 43.2 | 20.3 | **0.3 | 3.7 |
| 1996 | 14.9 | 41.3 | 19.3 | *1.2 | *3.1 |
| 1997 | 18.4 | 42.6 | 20.2 | *1.6 | *2.0 |
| 1998 | 20.4 | 43.8 | 16.6 | **0.6 | *2.5 |
| 1999 | 13.5 | 33.7 | 19.2 | *1.8 | 3.2 |
| 2000 | 10.7 | 32.7 | 19.4 | *1.2 | *1.4 |
| 2001 | 10.4 | 32.2 | 22.1 | *1.6 | 3.0 |
FEMALES
|
| 1994 | 8.5 | 28.4 | 28.3 | *1.2 | 6.0 |
| 1995 | 9.3 | 24.9 | 29.4 | *1.1 | 5.7 |
| 1996 | 5.5 | 26.1 | 31.2 | *1.1 | 8.2 |
| 1997 | 9.2 | 26.9 | 30.4 | *1.3 | 8.1 |
| 1998 | 8.1 | 25.6 | 27.5 | *2.0 | 7.9 |
| 1999 | 8.9 | 24.3 | 24.3 | *1.2 | 5.6 |
| 2000 | 5.2 | 20.2 | 25.6 | *1.4 | 5.1 |
| 2001 | 4.7 | 20.5 | 31.2 | *1.0 | 3.3 |
PERSONS
|
| 1994 | 28.8 | 72.1 | 42.0 | *2.3 | 7.5 |
| 1995 | 27.5 | 68.1 | 49.7 | *1.4 | 9.4 |
| 1996 | 20.3 | 67.4 | 50.5 | *2.3 | 11.3 |
| 1997 | 27.7 | 69.5 | 50.6 | 3.0 | 10.2 |
| 1998 | 28.6 | 69.4 | 44.1 | *2.6 | 10.4 |
| 1999 | 22.4 | 57.9 | 43.6 | 3.0 | 8.7 |
| 2000 | 16.0 | 52.9 | 45.0 | *2.6 | 6.5 |
| 2001 | 15.1 | 52.7 | 53.3 | *2.6 | 6.3 |
* estimate has received a relative standard error of between 25% and 50% and should be used with caution.
** estimate has received a relative standard error greater than 50% and is considered too unreliable for general use.
- nil or rounded to zero (including null cells).
(a) With the implementation of the redesigned Labour Force Survey questionnaire in April 2001, the definition of duration of employment was revised - see the Information Paper: Implementing the Redesigned Labour Force Survey Questionnaire (cat. no. 6295.0) for further information. Data on long-term unemployment for years prior to 2001 uses the old definition of long-term unemployment. |
5 WESTERN AUSTRALIA-MEASURES OF LABOUR UNDERUTILISATION, Population Counts by Sex
| UNEMPLOYED
| | PERSONS NOT IN THE LABOUR FORCE
|
| Long-term unemployed(a) | Total | Underemployed | Actively looking for work, not available in reference week, but available to start work in 4 weeks | Discouraged jobseekers |
| September | '000 | '000 | '000 | '000 | '000 |
MALES
|
| 1994 | 10.9 | 37.2 | 17.3 | *1.2 | *1.3 |
| 1995 | 9.5 | 36.2 | 20.4 | *2.0 | *3.0 |
| 1996 | 10.7 | 40.6 | 23.0 | *2.2 | *3.3 |
| 1997 | 9.2 | 39.4 | 18.2 | *2.0 | *2.6 |
| 1998 | 9.5 | 40.0 | 21.1 | *1.9 | 4.1 |
| 1999 | 9.3 | 40.8 | 19.9 | *1.9 | *2.8 |
| 2000 | 8.3 | 36.7 | 17.7 | *3.2 | *3.1 |
| 2001 | 8.7 | 43.4 | 23.4 | *2.0 | *2.5 |
FEMALES
|
| 1994 | 6.2 | 29.3 | 26.2 | *2.7 | 5.0 |
| 1995 | 4.8 | 28.6 | 28.8 | *2.6 | 5.5 |
| 1996 | 6.7 | 26.1 | 26.8 | *1.6 | 6.5 |
| 1997 | 3.9 | 23.4 | 31.0 | *3.1 | 8.3 |
| 1998 | 4.7 | 24.6 | 27.8 | *1.9 | 7.1 |
| 1999 | 3.8 | 24.7 | 29.3 | *1.8 | 5.1 |
| 2000 | 3.1 | 18.6 | 35.2 | *1.7 | 6.3 |
| 2001 | 5.3 | 27.6 | 35.8 | *2.0 | 4.2 |
PERSONS
|
| 1994 | 17.0 | 66.5 | 43.5 | *3.9 | 6.4 |
| 1995 | 14.2 | 64.8 | 49.3 | 4.6 | 8.5 |
| 1996 | 17.4 | 66.6 | 49.8 | *3.8 | 9.7 |
| 1997 | 13.1 | 62.8 | 49.2 | 5.1 | 10.8 |
| 1998 | 14.2 | 64.6 | 48.9 | 3.8 | 11.1 |
| 1999 | 13.1 | 65.5 | 49.1 | 3.7 | 8.0 |
| 2000 | 11.4 | 55.3 | 52.8 | 4.9 | 9.4 |
| 2001 | 14.0 | 71.0 | 59.3 | 4.0 | 6.7 |
* estimate has received a relative standard error of between 25% and 50% and should be used with caution.
** estimate has received a relative standard error greater than 50% and is considered too unreliable for general use.
- nil or rounded to zero (including null cells).
(a) With the implementation of the redesigned Labour Force Survey questionnaire in April 2001, the definition of duration of employment was revised - see the Information Paper: Implementing the Redesigned Labour Force Survey Questionnaire (cat. no. 6295.0) for further information. Data on long-term unemployment for years prior to 2001 uses the old definition of long-term unemployment. |
6 TASMANIA-MEASURES OF LABOUR UNDERUTILISATION, Population Counts by Sex
| UNEMPLOYED
| | PERSONS NOT IN THE LABOUR FORCE
|
| Long-term unemployed(a) | Total | Underemployed | Actively looking for work, not available in reference week, but available to start work in 4 weeks | Discouraged jobseekers |
| September | '000 | '000 | '000 | '000 | '000 |
MALES
|
| 1994 | 8.1 | 15.3 | 6.1 | *1.1 | *1.4 |
| 1995 | 6.3 | 13.2 | 6.9 | **0.5 | *1.4 |
| 1996 | 4.6 | 13.9 | 7.4 | **0.1 | *0.7 |
| 1997 | 5.3 | 12.6 | 7.4 | **0.1 | 1.9 |
| 1998 | 6.7 | 14.1 | 6.6 | *0.7 | *0.6 |
| 1999 | 5.6 | 12.4 | 4.7 | *0.6 | *1.0 |
| 2000 | 6.0 | 12.5 | 7.7 | *0.5 | *1.0 |
| 2001 | 4.9 | 13.4 | 6.1 | *0.6 | *0.9 |
FEMALES
|
| 1994 | 3.0 | 8.2 | 8.4 | *1.2 | 2.9 |
| 1995 | 2.0 | 6.4 | 9.6 | *0.9 | 2.1 |
| 1996 | 3.3 | 8.8 | 9.6 | *0.6 | *1.5 |
| 1997 | 4.0 | 10.8 | 9.4 | *0.6 | 2.3 |
| 1998 | 2.8 | 7.2 | 8.3 | **0.4 | 2.2 |
| 1999 | 2.2 | 7.0 | 8.7 | *0.8 | 3.5 |
| 2000 | 2.5 | 7.8 | 7.9 | *0.6 | 2.4 |
| 2001 | 1.9 | 8.0 | 7.9 | *0.6 | 1.9 |
PERSONS
|
| 1994 | 11.1 | 23.5 | 14.5 | 2.2 | 4.3 |
| 1995 | 8.3 | 19.5 | 16.5 | *1.4 | 3.5 |
| 1996 | 7.9 | 22.7 | 17.0 | *0.7 | 2.2 |
| 1997 | 9.3 | 23.4 | 16.8 | *0.7 | 4.2 |
| 1998 | 9.5 | 21.3 | 14.9 | *1.2 | 2.8 |
| 1999 | 7.9 | 19.3 | 13.4 | 1.3 | 4.4 |
| 2000 | 8.5 | 20.3 | 15.6 | *1.1 | 3.4 |
| 2001 | 6.8 | 21.4 | 14.0 | *1.3 | 2.8 |
* estimate has received a relative standard error of between 25% and 50% and should be used with caution.
** estimate has received a relative standard error greater than 50% and is considered too unreliable for general use.
- nil or rounded to zero (including null cells).
(a) With the implementation of the redesigned Labour Force Survey questionnaire in April 2001, the definition of duration of employment was revised - see the Information Paper: Implementing the Redesigned Labour Force Survey Questionnaire (cat. no. 6295.0) for further information. Data on long-term unemployment for years prior to 2001 uses the old definition of long-term unemployment. |
7 NORTHERN TERRITORY-MEASURES OF LABOUR UNDERUTILISATION, Population Counts by Sex
| UNEMPLOYED
| | PERSONS NOT IN THE LABOUR FORCE
|
| Long-term unemployed(a) | Total | Underemployed | Actively looking for work, not available in reference week, but available to start work in 4 weeks | Discouraged jobseekers |
| September | '000 | '000 | '000 | '000 | '000 |
MALES
|
| 1994 | 1.0 | 4.3 | 1.6 | - | **0.4 |
| 1995 | 1.1 | 4.0 | 2.1 | **0.7 | - |
| 1996 | 0.4 | 2.7 | *1.4 | **0.1 | **0.5 |
| 1997 | 0.3 | 3.7 | *1.1 | - | **0.4 |
| 1998 | 1.0 | 3.1 | *1.7 | **0.2 | **0.2 |
| 1999 | 0.4 | 1.9 | *1.0 | - | **0.2 |
| 2000 | 0.9 | 3.2 | 1.5 | - | *0.7 |
| 2001 | 0.5 | 3.5 | 1.3 | - | **0.3 |
FEMALES
|
| 1994 | 0.6 | 2.8 | 2.1 | **0.3 | *0.8 |
| 1995 | 0.5 | 2.3 | 2.5 | **0.4 | **0.5 |
| 1996 | 0.1 | 2.5 | 2.9 | **0.2 | **0.7 |
| 1997 | 0.3 | 1.4 | 1.6 | **0.4 | **0.5 |
| 1998 | 0.1 | 1.4 | 1.8 | **0.3 | **0.3 |
| 1999 | 0.1 | 2.0 | 2.1 | **0.3 | - |
| 2000 | 0.2 | 2.0 | 1.5 | - | **0.2 |
| 2001 | 0.3 | 2.9 | 3.1 | **0.2 | **0.2 |
PERSONS
|
| 1994 | 1.6 | 7.1 | 3.7 | **0.3 | *1.2 |
| 1995 | 1.6 | 6.3 | 4.6 | *1.1 | **0.5 |
| 1996 | 0.5 | 5.1 | 4.3 | **0.4 | *1.1 |
| 1997 | 0.7 | 5.0 | 2.7 | **0.4 | **0.9 |
| 1998 | 1.1 | 4.5 | 3.4 | **0.5 | **0.5 |
| 1999 | 0.5 | 4.0 | 3.2 | **0.3 | **0.2 |
| 2000 | 1.1 | 5.3 | 3.0 | - | *0.9 |
| 2001 | 0.9 | 6.5 | 4.4 | **0.2 | *0.5 |
* estimate has received a relative standard error of between 25% and 50% and should be used with caution.
** estimate has received a relative standard error greater than 50% and is considered too unreliable for general use.
- nil or rounded to zero (including null cells).
(a) With the implementation of the redesigned Labour Force Survey questionnaire in April 2001, the definition of duration of employment was revised - see the Information Paper: Implementing the Redesigned Labour Force Survey Questionnaire (cat. no. 6295.0) for further information. Data on long-term unemployment for years prior to 2001 uses the old definition of long-term unemployment. |
8 AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY-MEASURES OF LABOUR UNDERUTILISATION, Population Counts by Sex
| UNEMPLOYED
| | PERSONS NOT IN THE LABOUR FORCE
|
| Long-term unemployed(a) | Total | Underemployed | Actively looking for work, not available in reference week, but available to start work in 4 weeks | Discouraged jobseekers |
| September | '000 | '000 | '000 | '000 | '000 |
MALES
|
| 1994 | 2.1 | 6.8 | 3.6 | **0.3 | **0.2 |
| 1995 | 1.6 | 5.7 | 4.8 | *0.7 | **0.3 |
| 1996 | 1.7 | 6.5 | 5.0 | **0.3 | *0.5 |
| 1997 | 1.6 | 6.4 | 4.5 | *0.4 | *0.6 |
| 1998 | 2.6 | 6.1 | 4.3 | *0.4 | *0.6 |
| 1999 | 1.9 | 5.6 | 3.5 | *0.4 | *0.7 |
| 2000 | 1.7 | 4.7 | 3.7 | **0.2 | **0.3 |
| 2001 | 1.3 | 5.0 | 4.9 | **0.2 | **0.4 |
FEMALES
|
| 1994 | 0.6 | 4.8 | 4.7 | *0.4 | *0.6 |
| 1995 | 0.5 | 3.9 | 5.5 | **0.3 | 1.3 |
| 1996 | 1.2 | 6.1 | 5.3 | *0.5 | *0.8 |
| 1997 | 1.6 | 6.3 | 4.9 | *0.4 | 1.4 |
| 1998 | 0.8 | 4.2 | 4.2 | *0.5 | *0.4 |
| 1999 | 0.9 | 3.5 | 4.4 | *0.8 | *0.8 |
| 2000 | 0.6 | 3.5 | 3.5 | *0.6 | *0.5 |
| 2001 | 0.3 | 3.0 | 4.6 | **0.1 | **0.4 |
PERSONS
|
| 1994 | 2.7 | 11.6 | 8.2 | *0.7 | *0.8 |
| 1995 | 2.1 | 9.6 | 10.4 | *1.0 | 1.5 |
| 1996 | 2.9 | 12.6 | 10.3 | *0.8 | 1.3 |
| 1997 | 3.2 | 12.7 | 9.4 | *0.8 | 1.9 |
| 1998 | 3.5 | 10.3 | 8.5 | *0.9 | *1.0 |
| 1999 | 2.8 | 9.1 | 7.8 | *1.1 | 1.5 |
| 2000 | 2.2 | 8.2 | 7.2 | *0.8 | *0.8 |
| 2001 | 1.5 | 8.0 | 9.4 | **0.4 | *0.7 |
* estimate has received a relative standard error of between 25% and 50% and should be used with caution.
** estimate has received a relative standard error greater than 50% and is considered too unreliable for general use.
- nil or rounded to zero (including null cells).
(a) With the implementation of the redesigned Labour Force Survey questionnaire in April 2001, the definition of duration of employment was revised - see the Information Paper: Implementing the Redesigned Labour Force Survey Questionnaire (cat. no. 6295.0) for further information. Data on long-term unemployment for years prior to 2001 uses the old definition of long-term unemployment. |
9 AUSTRALIA-MEASURES OF LABOUR UNDERUTILISATION, Population Counts by Sex
| UNEMPLOYED
| | PERSONS NOT IN THE LABOUR FORCE
|
| Long-term unemployed(a) | Total | Underemployed | Actively looking for work, not available in reference week, but available to start work in 4 weeks | Discouraged jobseekers |
| September | '000 | '000 | '000 | '000 | '000 |
MALES
|
| 1994 | 187.8 | 470.3 | 196.4 | 15.1 | 31.7 |
| 1995 | 156.7 | 448.8 | 220.4 | 13.7 | 39.0 |
| 1996 | 148.2 | 450.8 | 223.8 | 15.8 | 29.5 |
| 1997 | 169.7 | 452.9 | 214.8 | 14.6 | 39.7 |
| 1998 | 166.0 | 429.8 | 217.4 | 12.6 | 36.7 |
| 1999 | 135.2 | 392.1 | 181.8 | 18.3 | 36.9 |
| 2000 | 105.6 | 353.2 | 208.2 | 21.6 | 32.4 |
| 2001 | 100.6 | 396.7 | 239.3 | 21.5 | 28.3 |
FEMALES
|
| 1994 | 105.4 | 328.4 | 262.1 | 23.3 | 74.8 |
| 1995 | 76.7 | 286.1 | 297.3 | 19.1 | 72.9 |
| 1996 | 88.1 | 317.2 | 277.4 | 18.9 | 89.4 |
| 1997 | 95.2 | 306.5 | 292.5 | 21.1 | 78.7 |
| 1998 | 89.6 | 301.4 | 283.9 | 20.6 | 74.3 |
| 1999 | 76.6 | 287.7 | 273.7 | 27.2 | 68.9 |
| 2000 | 57.1 | 243.5 | 266.1 | 20.4 | 74.1 |
| 2001 | 52.0 | 275.9 | 324.3 | 23.6 | 53.3 |
PERSONS
|
| 1994 | 293.2 | 798.8 | 458.5 | 38.4 | 106.5 |
| 1995 | 233.4 | 734.9 | 517.7 | 32.8 | 111.9 |
| 1996 | 236.3 | 768.1 | 501.2 | 34.7 | 118.9 |
| 1997 | 265.0 | 759.4 | 507.3 | 35.7 | 118.4 |
| 1998 | 255.6 | 731.2 | 501.3 | 33.2 | 110.9 |
| 1999 | 211.8 | 679.8 | 455.5 | 45.5 | 105.8 |
| 2000 | 162.7 | 596.7 | 474.3 | 42.0 | 106.5 |
| 2001 | 152.6 | 672.5 | 563.6 | 45.1 | 81.7 |
* estimate has received a relative standard error of between 25% and 50% and should be used with caution.
** estimate has received a relative standard error greater than 50% and is considered too unreliable for general use.
- nil or rounded to zero (including null cells).
(a) With the implementation of the redesigned Labour Force Survey questionnaire in April 2001, the definition of duration of employment was revised - see the Information Paper: Implementing the Redesigned Labour Force Survey Questionnaire (cat. no. 6295.0) for further information. Data on long-term unemployment for years prior to 2001 uses the old definition of long-term unemployment. |
Rates
1 NEW SOUTH WALES-MEASURES OF LABOUR UNDERUTILISATION, Rates by Sex
| Long-term
unemployment rate(a) | Unemployment rate | Labour force
underutilisation rate | Extended labour force underutilisation rate |
| September | % | % | % | % |
MALES
|
| 1994 | 4.2 | 9.3 | 13.3 | 14.2 |
| 1995 | 3.2 | 8.1 | 12.3 | 13.0 |
| 1996 | 2.8 | 8.1 | 11.9 | 12.5 |
| 1997 | 3.4 | 8.0 | 11.8 | 12.5 |
| 1998 | 3.3 | 7.4 | 10.9 | 11.7 |
| 1999 | 2.3 | 6.6 | 9.6 | 10.5 |
| 2000 | 1.8 | 5.5 | 8.9 | 9.9 |
| 2001 | 1.7 | 6.3 | 10.2 | 11.0 |
FEMALES
|
| 1994 | 3.4 | 8.2 | 14.1 | 16.3 |
| 1995 | 1.7 | 6.2 | 12.7 | 15.0 |
| 1996 | 1.9 | 7.4 | 13.0 | 15.6 |
| 1997 | 2.1 | 6.7 | 13.5 | 15.6 |
| 1998 | 2.1 | 6.7 | 12.2 | 14.3 |
| 1999 | 1.6 | 6.6 | 12.5 | 14.4 |
| 2000 | 1.4 | 4.9 | 9.9 | 12.0 |
| 2001 | 1.1 | 6.0 | 11.8 | 13.4 |
PERSONS
|
| 1994 | 3.8 | 8.8 | 13.6 | 15.1 |
| 1995 | 2.6 | 7.3 | 12.4 | 13.8 |
| 1996 | 2.4 | 7.8 | 12.4 | 13.9 |
| 1997 | 2.8 | 7.5 | 12.5 | 13.9 |
| 1998 | 2.8 | 7.1 | 11.5 | 12.8 |
| 1999 | 2.0 | 6.6 | 10.8 | 12.2 |
| 2000 | 1.6 | 5.2 | 9.3 | 10.8 |
| 2001 | 1.4 | 6.2 | 10.9 | 12.1 |
(a) With the implementation of the redesigned Labour Force Survey questionnaire in April 2001, the definition of duration of employment was revised - see the Information Paper: Implementing the Redesigned Labour Force Survey Questionnaire (cat. no. 6295.0) for further information. Data on long-term unemployment for years prior to 2001 uses the old definition of long-term unemployment. |
2 VICTORIA-MEASURES OF LABOUR UNDERUTILISATION, Rates by Sex
| Long-term
unemployment rate(a) | Unemployment rate | Labour force
underutilisation rate | Extended labour force underutilisation rate |
| September | % | % | % | % |
MALES
|
| 1994 | 4.1 | 10.1 | 14.1 | 14.9 |
| 1995 | 3.4 | 9.2 | 13.1 | 14.2 |
| 1996 | 3.4 | 9.0 | 13.0 | 13.7 |
| 1997 | 3.4 | 9.1 | 13.3 | 14.4 |
| 1998 | 2.8 | 7.7 | 11.9 | 12.6 |
| 1999 | 2.8 | 7.3 | 10.6 | 11.7 |
| 2000 | 1.8 | 6.2 | 10.0 | 11.0 |
| 2001 | 1.3 | 6.7 | 10.5 | 11.2 |
FEMALES
|
| 1994 | 3.1 | 9.6 | 16.5 | 18.7 |
| 1995 | 2.5 | 8.3 | 16.6 | 18.4 |
| 1996 | 3.2 | 8.8 | 16.3 | 18.5 |
| 1997 | 3.3 | 8.3 | 14.9 | 16.9 |
| 1998 | 2.7 | 8.2 | 15.4 | 17.0 |
| 1999 | 2.1 | 6.9 | 13.2 | 14.8 |
| 2000 | 1.4 | 6.1 | 12.1 | 13.8 |
| 2001 | 1.1 | 5.9 | 13.4 | 14.9 |
PERSONS
|
| 1994 | 3.6 | 9.9 | 15.1 | 16.6 |
| 1995 | 3.0 | 8.8 | 14.6 | 16.0 |
| 1996 | 3.3 | 8.9 | 14.4 | 15.8 |
| 1997 | 3.4 | 8.8 | 14.0 | 15.5 |
| 1998 | 2.8 | 7.9 | 13.4 | 14.6 |
| 1999 | 2.5 | 7.1 | 11.7 | 13.1 |
| 2000 | 1.6 | 6.1 | 10.9 | 12.2 |
| 2001 | 1.2 | 6.3 | 11.8 | 12.8 |
(a) With the implementation of the redesigned Labour Force Survey questionnaire in April 2001, the definition of duration of employment was revised - see the Information Paper: Implementing the Redesigned Labour Force Survey Questionnaire (cat. no. 6295.0) for further information. Data on long-term unemployment for years prior to 2001 uses the old definition of long-term unemployment. |
3 QUEENSLAND-MEASURES OF LABOUR UNDERUTILISATION, Rates by Sex
| Long-term
unemployment rate(a) | Unemployment rate | Labour force
underutilisation rate | Extended labour force underutilisation rate |
| September | % | % | % | % |
MALES
|
| 1994 | 2.4 | 8.1 | 12.0 | 12.8 |
| 1995 | 2.2 | 9.0 | 13.5 | 14.4 |
| 1996 | 2.3 | 9.0 | 13.9 | 14.8 |
| 1997 | 3.2 | 8.9 | 13.3 | 14.3 |
| 1998 | 2.8 | 8.8 | 13.5 | 14.3 |
| 1999 | 2.4 | 7.9 | 11.4 | 12.1 |
| 2000 | 1.8 | 7.5 | 11.7 | 12.3 |
| 2001 | 2.4 | 8.4 | 13.9 | 14.6 |
FEMALES
|
| 1994 | 2.0 | 8.4 | 15.7 | 17.7 |
| 1995 | 1.8 | 7.9 | 15.8 | 17.4 |
| 1996 | 2.0 | 8.4 | 15.6 | 17.8 |
| 1997 | 2.0 | 8.4 | 16.1 | 17.8 |
| 1998 | 2.0 | 7.9 | 16.1 | 18.1 |
| 1999 | 2.0 | 7.8 | 15.0 | 17.5 |
| 2000 | 1.3 | 6.7 | 13.7 | 15.7 |
| 2001 | 1.4 | 7.4 | 16.5 | 18.3 |
PERSONS
|
| 1994 | 2.2 | 8.3 | 13.5 | 14.9 |
| 1995 | 2.0 | 8.6 | 14.5 | 15.7 |
| 1996 | 2.2 | 8.7 | 14.7 | 16.1 |
| 1997 | 2.7 | 8.7 | 14.5 | 15.8 |
| 1998 | 2.5 | 8.4 | 14.6 | 16.0 |
| 1999 | 2.2 | 7.8 | 13.0 | 14.5 |
| 2000 | 1.6 | 7.1 | 12.5 | 13.8 |
| 2001 | 1.9 | 8.0 | 15.0 | 16.3 |
(a) With the implementation of the redesigned Labour Force Survey questionnaire in April 2001, the definition of duration of employment was revised - see the Information Paper: Implementing the Redesigned Labour Force Survey Questionnaire (cat. no. 6295.0) for further information. Data on long-term unemployment for years prior to 2001 uses the old definition of long-term unemployment. |
4 SOUTH AUSTRALA-MEASURES OF LABOUR UNDERUTILISATION, Rates by Sex
| Long-term
unemployment rate(a) | Unemployment rate | Labour force
underutilisation rate | Extended labour force underutilisation rate |
| September | % | % | % | % |
MALES
|
| 1994 | 5.0 | 10.7 | 14.0 | 14.5 |
| 1995 | 4.4 | 10.5 | 15.4 | 16.2 |
| 1996 | 3.7 | 10.2 | 15.0 | 15.9 |
| 1997 | 4.4 | 10.3 | 15.2 | 15.9 |
| 1998 | 5.0 | 10.6 | 14.7 | 15.3 |
| 1999 | 3.3 | 8.2 | 13.0 | 14.0 |
| 2000 | 2.6 | 7.9 | 12.5 | 13.1 |
| 2001 | 2.6 | 7.9 | 13.3 | 14.3 |
FEMALES
|
| 1994 | 2.7 | 9.0 | 18.1 | 19.9 |
| 1995 | 3.0 | 8.0 | 17.5 | 19.3 |
| 1996 | 1.7 | 8.2 | 17.9 | 20.2 |
| 1997 | 2.9 | 8.5 | 18.1 | 20.5 |
| 1998 | 2.6 | 8.2 | 17.1 | 19.6 |
| 1999 | 2.8 | 7.6 | 15.1 | 16.9 |
| 2000 | 1.6 | 6.2 | 14.1 | 15.8 |
| 2001 | 1.4 | 6.3 | 15.9 | 16.9 |
PERSONS
|
| 1994 | 4.0 | 10.0 | 15.8 | 16.9 |
| 1995 | 3.8 | 9.4 | 16.3 | 17.5 |
| 1996 | 2.8 | 9.3 | 16.3 | 17.8 |
| 1997 | 3.8 | 9.5 | 16.4 | 17.9 |
| 1998 | 4.0 | 9.6 | 15.7 | 17.2 |
| 1999 | 3.1 | 7.9 | 13.9 | 15.3 |
| 2000 | 2.2 | 7.1 | 13.2 | 14.3 |
| 2001 | 2.1 | 7.2 | 14.4 | 15.5 |
(a) With the implementation of the redesigned Labour Force Survey questionnaire in April 2001, the definition of duration of employment was revised - see the Information Paper: Implementing the Redesigned Labour Force Survey Questionnaire (cat. no. 6295.0) for further information. Data on long-term unemployment for years prior to 2001 uses the old definition of long-term unemployment. |
5 WESTERN AUSTRALIA-MEASURES OF LABOUR UNDERUTILISATION, Rates by Sex
| Long-term
unemployment rate(a) | Unemployment rate | Labour force
underutilisation rate | Extended labour force underutilisation rate |
| September | % | % | % | % |
MALES
|
| 1994 | 2.1 | 7.3 | 10.7 | 11.2 |
| 1995 | 1.8 | 6.9 | 10.8 | 11.7 |
| 1996 | 2.0 | 7.7 | 12.1 | 13.0 |
| 1997 | 1.7 | 7.3 | 10.6 | 11.4 |
| 1998 | 1.7 | 7.2 | 11.0 | 12.0 |
| 1999 | 1.7 | 7.3 | 10.8 | 11.6 |
| 2000 | 1.5 | 6.6 | 9.7 | 10.7 |
| 2001 | 1.5 | 7.6 | 11.7 | 12.4 |
FEMALES
|
| 1994 | 1.7 | 8.0 | 15.2 | 16.9 |
| 1995 | 1.3 | 7.5 | 15.1 | 16.8 |
| 1996 | 1.7 | 6.7 | 13.5 | 15.2 |
| 1997 | 1.0 | 5.9 | 13.7 | 16.1 |
| 1998 | 1.1 | 5.9 | 12.6 | 14.5 |
| 1999 | 0.9 | 5.8 | 12.8 | 14.2 |
| 2000 | 0.7 | 4.3 | 12.4 | 13.9 |
| 2001 | 1.2 | 6.3 | 14.4 | 15.5 |
PERSONS
|
| 1994 | 1.9 | 7.6 | 12.6 | 13.6 |
| 1995 | 1.6 | 7.2 | 12.6 | 13.9 |
| 1996 | 1.9 | 7.2 | 12.7 | 13.9 |
| 1997 | 1.4 | 6.7 | 11.9 | 13.4 |
| 1998 | 1.5 | 6.7 | 11.7 | 13.0 |
| 1999 | 1.3 | 6.7 | 11.7 | 12.7 |
| 2000 | 1.1 | 5.6 | 10.9 | 12.1 |
| 2001 | 1.4 | 7.0 | 12.9 | 13.8 |
(a) With the implementation of the redesigned Labour Force Survey questionnaire in April 2001, the definition of duration of employment was revised - see the Information Paper: Implementing the Redesigned Labour Force Survey Questionnaire (cat. no. 6295.0) for further information. Data on long-term unemployment for years prior to 2001 uses the old definition of long-term unemployment. |
6 TASMANIA-MEASURES OF LABOUR UNDERUTILISATION, Rates by Sex
| Long-term
unemployment rate(a) | Unemployment rate | Labour force
underutilisation rate | Extended labour force underutilisation rate |
| September | % | % | % | % |
MALES
|
| 1994 | 6.3 | 11.9 | 16.7 | 18.3 |
| 1995 | 5.0 | 10.5 | 16.0 | 17.3 |
| 1996 | 3.6 | 10.8 | 16.6 | 17.1 |
| 1997 | 4.3 | 10.2 | 16.2 | 17.5 |
| 1998 | 5.5 | 11.5 | 16.9 | 17.8 |
| 1999 | 4.6 | 10.1 | 13.9 | 15.0 |
| 2000 | 4.8 | 10.1 | 16.4 | 17.4 |
| 2001 | 4.0 | 10.9 | 15.9 | 16.9 |
FEMALES
|
| 1994 | 3.2 | 8.9 | 18.0 | 21.4 |
| 1995 | 2.1 | 6.6 | 16.6 | 19.2 |
| 1996 | 3.5 | 9.3 | 19.4 | 21.1 |
| 1997 | 4.4 | 11.9 | 22.2 | 24.6 |
| 1998 | 3.0 | 7.5 | 16.3 | 18.6 |
| 1999 | 2.4 | 7.4 | 16.5 | 20.1 |
| 2000 | 2.6 | 8.1 | 16.3 | 18.8 |
| 2001 | 1.9 | 8.1 | 16.1 | 18.2 |
PERSONS
|
| 1994 | 5.0 | 10.7 | 17.2 | 19.6 |
| 1995 | 3.8 | 8.8 | 16.3 | 18.1 |
| 1996 | 3.6 | 10.2 | 17.8 | 18.8 |
| 1997 | 4.3 | 10.9 | 18.7 | 20.5 |
| 1998 | 4.4 | 9.8 | 16.6 | 18.1 |
| 1999 | 3.6 | 8.9 | 15.0 | 17.2 |
| 2000 | 3.9 | 9.2 | 16.3 | 18.0 |
| 2001 | 3.1 | 9.7 | 16.0 | 17.5 |
(a) With the implementation of the redesigned Labour Force Survey questionnaire in April 2001, the definition of duration of employment was revised - see the Information Paper: Implementing the Redesigned Labour Force Survey Questionnaire (cat. no. 6295.0) for further information. Data on long-term unemployment for years prior to 2001 uses the old definition of long-term unemployment. |
7 NORTHERN TERRITORY-MEASURES OF LABOUR UNDERUTILISATION, Rates by Sex
| Long-term
unemployment rate(a) | Unemployment rate | Labour force
underutilisation rate | Extended labour force underutilisation rate |
| September | % | % | % | % |
MALES
|
| 1994 | 2.0 | 8.7 | 12.1 | 12.8 |
| 1995 | 2.1 | 7.8 | 11.8 | 13.0 |
| 1996 | 0.7 | 4.9 | 7.5 | 8.5 |
| 1997 | 0.6 | 7.0 | 9.0 | 9.7 |
| 1998 | 1.8 | 5.3 | 8.2 | 8.9 |
| 1999 | 0.8 | 3.4 | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| 2000 | 1.6 | 5.7 | 8.5 | 9.5 |
| 2001 | 0.8 | 5.9 | 8.1 | 8.6 |
FEMALES
|
| 1994 | 1.5 | 6.9 | 12.0 | 14.3 |
| 1995 | 1.4 | 6.2 | 13.1 | 15.2 |
| 1996 | 0.3 | 5.9 | 12.9 | 14.7 |
| 1997 | 0.8 | 3.4 | 7.4 | 9.6 |
| 1998 | 0.2 | 3.3 | 7.4 | 8.8 |
| 1999 | 0.2 | 4.5 | 9.3 | 9.9 |
| 2000 | 0.5 | 4.6 | 8.0 | 8.4 |
| 2001 | 0.7 | 6.2 | 12.6 | 13.4 |
PERSONS
|
| 1994 | 1.8 | 7.9 | 12.0 | 13.5 |
| 1995 | 1.8 | 7.1 | 12.3 | 14.0 |
| 1996 | 0.5 | 5.3 | 9.8 | 11.2 |
| 1997 | 0.7 | 5.4 | 8.3 | 9.6 |
| 1998 | 1.1 | 4.5 | 7.9 | 8.9 |
| 1999 | 0.5 | 3.9 | 7.0 | 7.4 |
| 2000 | 1.1 | 5.2 | 8.2 | 9.0 |
| 2001 | 0.8 | 6.0 | 10.1 | 10.7 |
(a) With the implementation of the redesigned Labour Force Survey questionnaire in April 2001, the definition of duration of employment was revised - see the Information Paper: Implementing the Redesigned Labour Force Survey Questionnaire (cat. no. 6295.0) for further information. Data on long-term unemployment for years prior to 2001 uses the old definition of long-term unemployment. |
8 AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY-MEASURES OF LABOUR UNDERUTILISATION, Rates by Sex
| Long-term
unemployment rate(a) | Unemployment rate | Labour force
underutilisation rate | Extended labour force underutilisation rate |
| September | % | % | % | % |
MALES
|
| 1994 | 2.4 | 7.6 | 11.7 | 12.1 |
| 1995 | 1.8 | 6.3 | 11.6 | 12.6 |
| 1996 | 1.9 | 7.3 | 13.1 | 13.8 |
| 1997 | 1.8 | 7.2 | 12.4 | 13.3 |
| 1998 | 3.0 | 7.0 | 11.9 | 12.8 |
| 1999 | 2.1 | 6.2 | 10.0 | 11.0 |
| 2000 | 1.7 | 4.9 | 8.8 | 9.3 |
| 2001 | 1.3 | 5.3 | 10.4 | 11.0 |
FEMALES
|
| 1994 | 0.7 | 6.1 | 12.1 | 13.2 |
| 1995 | 0.6 | 4.9 | 11.8 | 13.4 |
| 1996 | 1.5 | 7.7 | 14.3 | 15.7 |
| 1997 | 2.0 | 7.8 | 14.0 | 15.8 |
| 1998 | 1.1 | 5.4 | 10.7 | 11.8 |
| 1999 | 1.0 | 4.1 | 9.3 | 11.0 |
| 2000 | 0.7 | 4.1 | 8.2 | 9.3 |
| 2001 | 0.3 | 3.6 | 9.1 | 9.6 |
PERSONS
|
| 1994 | 1.6 | 6.9 | 11.9 | 12.6 |
| 1995 | 1.2 | 5.6 | 11.7 | 13.0 |
| 1996 | 1.7 | 7.5 | 13.7 | 14.7 |
| 1997 | 1.9 | 7.5 | 13.1 | 14.5 |
| 1998 | 2.1 | 6.2 | 11.3 | 12.3 |
| 1999 | 1.6 | 5.2 | 9.7 | 11.0 |
| 2000 | 1.2 | 4.5 | 8.5 | 9.3 |
| 2001 | 0.9 | 4.5 | 9.8 | 10.4 |
(a) With the implementation of the redesigned Labour Force Survey questionnaire in April 2001, the definition of duration of employment was revised - see the Information Paper: Implementing the Redesigned Labour Force Survey Questionnaire (cat. no. 6295.0) for further information. Data on long-term unemployment for years prior to 2001 uses the old definition of long-term unemployment. |
9 AUSTRALIA-MEASURES OF LABOUR UNDERUTILISATION, Rates by Sex
| Long-term
unemployment rate(a) | Unemployment rate | Labour force
underutilisation rate | Extended labour force underutilisation rate |
| September | % | % | % | % |
MALES
|
| 1994 | 3.7 | 9.2 | 13.1 | 13.9 |
| 1995 | 3.0 | 8.6 | 12.9 | 13.8 |
| 1996 | 2.8 | 8.6 | 12.9 | 13.6 |
| 1997 | 3.2 | 8.6 | 12.7 | 13.6 |
| 1998 | 3.1 | 8.0 | 12.1 | 12.9 |
| 1999 | 2.5 | 7.2 | 10.6 | 11.5 |
| 2000 | 1.9 | 6.4 | 10.2 | 11.1 |
| 2001 | 1.8 | 7.1 | 11.5 | 12.2 |
FEMALES
|
| 1994 | 2.8 | 8.6 | 15.4 | 17.6 |
| 1995 | 2.0 | 7.3 | 14.9 | 16.9 |
| 1996 | 2.2 | 8.0 | 14.9 | 17.2 |
| 1997 | 2.4 | 7.6 | 14.9 | 16.9 |
| 1998 | 2.2 | 7.3 | 14.2 | 16.1 |
| 1999 | 1.8 | 6.8 | 13.4 | 15.3 |
| 2000 | 1.3 | 5.6 | 11.8 | 13.7 |
| 2001 | 1.2 | 6.3 | 13.7 | 15.2 |
PERSONS
|
| 1994 | 3.3 | 9.0 | 14.1 | 15.5 |
| 1995 | 2.6 | 8.1 | 13.8 | 15.1 |
| 1996 | 2.6 | 8.3 | 13.8 | 15.2 |
| 1997 | 2.8 | 8.2 | 13.6 | 15.0 |
| 1998 | 2.7 | 7.7 | 13.0 | 14.3 |
| 1999 | 2.2 | 7.1 | 11.8 | 13.2 |
| 2000 | 1.7 | 6.1 | 10.9 | 12.2 |
| 2001 | 1.5 | 6.8 | 12.5 | 13.6 |
(a) With the implementation of the redesigned Labour Force Survey questionnaire in April 2001, the definition of duration of employment was revised - see the Information Paper: Implementing the Redesigned Labour Force Survey Questionnaire (cat. no. 6295.0) for further information. Data on long-term unemployment for years prior to 2001 uses the old definition of long-term unemployment. |
AGE-GROUP TABLES
Populations
1 MALES-MEASURES OF LABOUR UNDERUTILISATION, Populations by Age Group (years)
| UNEMPLOYED
| | PERSONS NOT IN THE LABOUR FORCE
|
| Long-term unemployed(a) | Total | Underemployed | Actively looking for work, not available in reference week, but available to start work in 4 weeks | Discouraged jobseekers |
| September | '000 | '000 | '000 | '000 | '000 |
15-19
|
| 1994 | 10.7 | 76.3 | 38.1 | *3.8 | *3.0 |
| 1995 | 12.8 | 79.1 | 43.1 | *1.9 | *3.6 |
| 1996 | 12.9 | 75.5 | 37.3 | *3.9 | *2.1 |
| 1997 | 9.5 | 79.1 | 30.0 | *3.1 | *3.9 |
| 1998 | 17.3 | 77.9 | 40.0 | *2.7 | *2.7 |
| 1999 | 8.9 | 74.5 | 35.7 | *3.2 | *4.1 |
| 2000 | 7.1 | 62.0 | 36.8 | *4.6 | 5.7 |
| 2001 | 7.0 | 77.7 | 53.4 | *5.2 | *2.7 |
20-24
|
| 1994 | 26.8 | 83.6 | 40.2 | *2.8 | *1.6 |
| 1995 | 19.8 | 77.3 | 37.5 | *2.7 | **1.3 |
| 1996 | 17.5 | 75.4 | 41.2 | *2.7 | **1.2 |
| 1997 | 32.7 | 90.2 | 41.6 | *3.5 | *2.3 |
| 1998 | 19.9 | 75.4 | 42.3 | *2.2 | *1.6 |
| 1999 | 15.5 | 66.6 | 31.1 | *3.8 | *1.3 |
| 2000 | 14.9 | 57.1 | 35.9 | *4.6 | *1.8 |
| 2001 | 15.6 | 73.4 | 42.2 | *4.8 | *1.2 |
25-34
|
| 1994 | 47.4 | 114.5 | 45.9 | *2.7 | *1.9 |
| 1995 | 37.4 | 109.4 | 40.8 | *4.4 | *2.5 |
| 1996 | 35.3 | 108.5 | 47.3 | *3.1 | **0.7 |
| 1997 | 37.0 | 100.6 | 46.2 | *2.2 | **0.9 |
| 1998 | 37.6 | 95.1 | 47.5 | *1.3 | *1.8 |
| 1999 | 32.1 | 80.7 | 35.5 | *3.2 | *2.9 |
| 2000 | 22.9 | 86.0 | 46.6 | 5.9 | *2.8 |
| 2001 | 20.2 | 91.1 | 47.1 | *4.9 | *2.1 |
35-44
|
| 1994 | 41.2 | 80.5 | 29.5 | *2.6 | **0.9 |
| 1995 | 32.5 | 81.1 | 40.5 | *2.4 | *2.4 |
| 1996 | 29.6 | 83.4 | 39.0 | *4.5 | *2.4 |
| 1997 | 36.0 | 82.3 | 43.2 | *2.4 | *3.3 |
| 1998 | 37.5 | 76.6 | 37.2 | *3.4 | *4.2 |
| 1999 | 31.0 | 78.6 | 33.9 | *4.8 | *2.3 |
| 2000 | 22.2 | 64.7 | 34.9 | *3.3 | *1.2 |
| 2001 | 18.3 | 64.1 | 40.6 | *2.8 | *2.5 |
45-54
|
| 1994 | 30.9 | 63.3 | 28.7 | *1.5 | **1.1 |
| 1995 | 28.2 | 54.9 | 35.5 | *1.8 | *3.3 |
| 1996 | 27.5 | 63.0 | 37.6 | **1.2 | *2.4 |
| 1997 | 30.3 | 59.9 | 32.8 | *2.0 | 6.9 |
| 1998 | 32.0 | 67.8 | 30.2 | **1.0 | *2.8 |
| 1999 | 28.7 | 57.4 | 28.0 | *2.5 | *3.4 |
| 2000 | 24.4 | 52.7 | 33.1 | *1.8 | *3.7 |
| 2001 | 22.4 | 55.4 | 36.1 | *2.1 | *3.8 |
55-69
|
| 1994 | 30.8 | 52.1 | 13.4 | *1.7 | 23.1 |
| 1995 | 26.0 | 46.9 | 21.8 | **0.4 | 25.8 |
| 1996 | 25.2 | 44.9 | 21.2 | **0.6 | 20.6 |
| 1997 | 24.2 | 40.7 | 20.1 | *1.4 | 22.5 |
| 1998 | 21.4 | 36.8 | 20.4 | *2.0 | 23.6 |
| 1999 | 19.1 | 34.4 | 16.9 | **0.8 | 22.9 |
| 2000 | 14.1 | 30.5 | 20.9 | *1.4 | 17.1 |
| 2001 | 17.1 | 34.7 | 19.6 | *1.7 | 16.0 |
Total(b)
|
| 1994 | 187.8 | 470.3 | 196.4 | 15.1 | 31.7 |
| 1995 | 156.7 | 448.8 | 220.4 | 13.7 | 39.0 |
| 1996 | 148.2 | 450.8 | 223.8 | 15.8 | 29.5 |
| 1997 | 169.7 | 452.9 | 214.8 | 14.6 | 39.7 |
| 1998 | 166.0 | 429.8 | 217.4 | 12.6 | 36.7 |
| 1999 | 135.2 | 392.1 | 181.8 | 18.3 | 36.9 |
| 2000 | 105.6 | 353.2 | 208.2 | 21.6 | 32.4 |
| 2001 | 100.6 | 396.7 | 239.3 | 21.5 | 28.3 |
* estimate has received a relative standard error of between 25% and 50% and should be used with caution.
** estimate has received a relative standard error greater than 50% and is considered too unreliable for general use.
- nil or rounded to zero (including null cells).
(a) With the implementation of the redesigned Labour Force Survey questionnaire in April 2001, the definition of duration of employment was revised - see the Information Paper: Implementing the Redesigned Labour Force Survey Questionnaire (cat. no. 6295.0) for further information. Data on long-term unemployment for years prior to 2001 uses the old definition of long-term unemployment.
(b) Includes those aged 70 years and over. |
2 FEMALES-MEASURES OF LABOUR UNDERUTILISATION, Populations by Age Group (years)
| UNEMPLOYED
| | PERSONS NOT IN THE LABOUR FORCE
|
| Long-term unemployed(a) | Total | Underemployed | Actively looking for work, not available in reference week, but available to start work in 4 weeks | Discouraged jobseekers |
| September | '000 | '000 | '000 | '000 | '000 |
15-19
|
| 1994 | 15.8 | 78.3 | 42.0 | *4.9 | *3.2 |
| 1995 | 9.8 | 68.6 | 43.7 | *4.1 | *1.9 |
| 1996 | 10.5 | 67.5 | 41.7 | *3.5 | *3.5 |
| 1997 | 9.5 | 60.9 | 46.3 | *4.9 | *3.1 |
| 1998 | 13.8 | 68.3 | 41.6 | *2.8 | *3.5 |
| 1999 | 9.5 | 69.6 | 41.0 | 5.8 | *2.3 |
| 2000 | 6.9 | 55.4 | 36.7 | *5.3 | *1.4 |
| 2001 | 7.3 | 65.6 | 56.5 | *3.0 | *1.4 |
20-24
|
| 1994 | 19.6 | 61.0 | 44.9 | *4.9 | *3.3 |
| 1995 | 14.8 | 54.1 | 50.3 | *3.8 | **0.4 |
| 1996 | 15.0 | 59.8 | 48.6 | *3.2 | *3.2 |
| 1997 | 14.5 | 52.6 | 51.0 | *3.0 | *3.4 |
| 1998 | 13.0 | 48.7 | 50.2 | *2.9 | *1.7 |
| 1999 | 9.6 | 41.9 | 42.1 | *2.0 | *1.5 |
| 2000 | 9.6 | 43.1 | 44.7 | *2.4 | *1.8 |
| 2001 | 7.8 | 40.8 | 46.8 | *4.7 | **0.5 |
25-34
|
| 1994 | 22.0 | 70.6 | 55.6 | 6.6 | 7.8 |
| 1995 | 16.7 | 65.4 | 66.9 | *4.6 | 11.5 |
| 1996 | 17.6 | 76.2 | 53.0 | 6.2 | 9.9 |
| 1997 | 21.7 | 69.2 | 55.7 | 7.9 | 11.3 |
| 1998 | 17.3 | 65.8 | 52.6 | 6.1 | 7.5 |
| 1999 | 15.9 | 61.7 | 42.4 | 9.9 | 9.9 |
| 2000 | 12.1 | 51.9 | 51.7 | 6.0 | 7.5 |
| 2001 | 9.0 | 61.4 | 54.7 | 6.5 | *5.4 |
35-44
|
| 1994 | 22.5 | 65.4 | 71.0 | *2.7 | 18.1 |
| 1995 | 17.0 | 56.4 | 80.5 | *4.2 | 16.1 |
| 1996 | 17.2 | 59.6 | 75.2 | *2.7 | 21.0 |
| 1997 | 22.6 | 66.3 | 78.6 | *4.1 | 12.8 |
| 1998 | 22.4 | 64.2 | 70.6 | 5.6 | 18.3 |
| 1999 | 22.8 | 63.0 | 75.2 | 5.6 | 13.2 |
| 2000 | 15.2 | 52.1 | 64.5 | *3.1 | 16.1 |
| 2001 | 11.0 | 55.5 | 85.3 | *4.3 | 10.8 |
45-54
|
| 1994 | 19.8 | 44.3 | 38.2 | *3.1 | 20.5 |
| 1995 | 12.8 | 30.6 | 48.6 | **1.3 | 19.4 |
| 1996 | 22.3 | 44.4 | 49.9 | *2.8 | 23.1 |
| 1997 | 20.6 | 44.7 | 48.4 | **0.4 | 18.4 |
| 1998 | 16.6 | 40.5 | 55.1 | *2.9 | 18.5 |
| 1999 | 13.2 | 38.8 | 58.6 | *3.0 | 22.6 |
| 2000 | 10.3 | 33.7 | 55.7 | *2.9 | 14.3 |
| 2001 | 12.8 | 41.2 | 61.5 | *3.3 | 16.2 |
55-69
|
| 1994 | 5.7 | 8.9 | 10.4 | **1.0 | 22.0 |
| 1995 | 5.6 | 11.0 | 7.4 | **1.0 | 23.7 |
| 1996 | 5.5 | 9.9 | 8.9 | **0.5 | 28.6 |
| 1997 | 6.3 | 12.8 | 12.4 | **0.9 | 29.6 |
| 1998 | 6.4 | 14.0 | 13.7 | **0.4 | 24.8 |
| 1999 | 5.7 | 12.5 | 14.2 | **0.9 | 19.3 |
| 2000 | 3.0 | 7.2 | 12.9 | **0.7 | 33.1 |
| 2001 | 4.1 | 11.5 | 19.5 | *1.8 | 19.0 |
Total(b)
|
| 1994 | 105.4 | 328.4 | 262.1 | 23.3 | 74.8 |
| 1995 | 76.7 | 286.1 | 297.3 | 19.1 | 72.9 |
| 1996 | 88.1 | 317.2 | 277.4 | 18.9 | 89.4 |
| 1997 | 95.2 | 306.5 | 292.5 | 21.1 | 78.7 |
| 1998 | 89.6 | 301.4 | 283.9 | 20.6 | 74.3 |
| 1999 | 76.6 | 287.7 | 273.7 | 27.2 | 68.9 |
| 2000 | 57.1 | 243.5 | 266.1 | 20.4 | 74.1 |
| 2001 | 52.0 | 275.9 | 324.3 | 23.6 | 53.3 |
* estimate has received a relative standard error of between 25% and 50% and should be used with caution.
** estimate has received a relative standard error greater than 50% and is considered too unreliable for general use.
- nil or rounded to zero (including null cells).
(a) With the implementation of the redesigned Labour Force Survey questionnaire in April 2001, the definition of duration of employment was revised - see the Information Paper: Implementing the Redesigned Labour Force Survey Questionnaire (cat. no. 6295.0) for further information. Data on long-term unemployment for years prior to 2001 uses the old definition of long-term unemployment.
(b) Includes those aged 70 years and over. |
3 PERSONS-MEASURES OF LABOUR UNDERUTILISATION, Populations by Age Group (years)
| UNEMPLOYED
| | PERSONS NOT IN THE LABOUR FORCE
|
| Long-term unemployed(a) | Total | Underemployed | Actively looking for work, not available in reference week, but available to start work in 4 weeks | Discouraged jobseekers |
| September | '000 | '000 | '000 | '000 | '000 |
15-19
|
| 1994 | 26.5 | 154.5 | 80.1 | 8.7 | 6.2 |
| 1995 | 22.6 | 147.7 | 86.8 | 6.0 | *5.5 |
| 1996 | 23.4 | 142.9 | 79.0 | 7.4 | 5.7 |
| 1997 | 19.0 | 140.0 | 76.3 | 8.0 | 7.0 |
| 1998 | 31.1 | 146.1 | 81.6 | *5.4 | 6.2 |
| 1999 | 18.3 | 144.0 | 76.6 | 9.1 | 6.4 |
| 2000 | 13.9 | 117.5 | 73.5 | 9.9 | 7.1 |
| 2001 | 14.3 | 143.3 | 109.8 | 8.2 | *4.1 |
20-24
|
| 1994 | 46.4 | 144.6 | 85.1 | 7.7 | *4.9 |
| 1995 | 34.6 | 131.4 | 87.7 | 6.5 | *1.7 |
| 1996 | 32.5 | 135.1 | 89.8 | 5.8 | *4.4 |
| 1997 | 47.2 | 142.8 | 92.6 | 6.5 | 5.7 |
| 1998 | 32.9 | 124.0 | 92.5 | *5.1 | *3.3 |
| 1999 | 25.0 | 108.5 | 73.3 | 5.8 | *2.8 |
| 2000 | 24.5 | 100.2 | 80.6 | 7.0 | *3.6 |
| 2001 | 23.3 | 114.2 | 89.0 | 9.5 | *1.7 |
25-34
|
| 1994 | 69.4 | 185.2 | 101.5 | 9.4 | 9.7 |
| 1995 | 54.1 | 174.7 | 107.7 | 9.0 | 14.1 |
| 1996 | 52.9 | 184.7 | 100.3 | 9.3 | 10.6 |
| 1997 | 58.7 | 169.8 | 101.8 | 10.1 | 12.2 |
| 1998 | 54.9 | 160.9 | 100.0 | 7.3 | 9.3 |
| 1999 | 48.0 | 142.4 | 77.9 | 13.1 | 12.8 |
| 2000 | 35.0 | 138.0 | 98.3 | 11.9 | 10.4 |
| 2001 | 29.2 | 152.5 | 101.8 | 11.5 | 7.5 |
35-44
|
| 1994 | 63.8 | 145.8 | 100.6 | *5.3 | 19.0 |
| 1995 | 49.6 | 137.5 | 121.0 | 6.6 | 18.5 |
| 1996 | 46.8 | 143.0 | 114.3 | 7.2 | 23.4 |
| 1997 | 58.6 | 148.6 | 121.8 | 6.5 | 16.2 |
| 1998 | 59.9 | 140.8 | 107.7 | 9.0 | 22.5 |
| 1999 | 53.8 | 141.6 | 109.1 | 10.4 | 15.6 |
| 2000 | 37.4 | 116.9 | 99.3 | 6.4 | 17.3 |
| 2001 | 29.3 | 119.5 | 125.9 | 7.0 | 13.3 |
45-54
|
| 1994 | 50.7 | 107.6 | 67.0 | *4.6 | 21.6 |
| 1995 | 41.0 | 85.6 | 84.1 | *3.1 | 22.7 |
| 1996 | 49.8 | 107.4 | 87.6 | *4.0 | 25.5 |
| 1997 | 51.0 | 104.6 | 81.2 | *2.4 | 25.3 |
| 1998 | 48.6 | 108.2 | 85.3 | *3.9 | 21.2 |
| 1999 | 41.9 | 96.2 | 86.6 | *5.5 | 26.0 |
| 2000 | 34.7 | 86.4 | 88.7 | *4.7 | 18.0 |
| 2001 | 35.2 | 96.6 | 97.6 | 5.4 | 20.0 |
55-69
|
| 1994 | 36.5 | 61.0 | 23.8 | *2.7 | 45.1 |
| 1995 | 31.6 | 58.0 | 29.2 | *1.5 | 49.5 |
| 1996 | 30.6 | 54.7 | 30.1 | **1.1 | 49.3 |
| 1997 | 30.5 | 53.5 | 32.6 | *2.3 | 52.1 |
| 1998 | 27.8 | 50.8 | 34.1 | *2.4 | 48.4 |
| 1999 | 24.8 | 46.9 | 31.1 | *1.7 | 42.2 |
| 2000 | 17.0 | 37.7 | 33.7 | *2.1 | 50.2 |
| 2001 | 21.3 | 46.2 | 39.1 | *3.5 | 35.0 |
Total(b)
|
| 1994 | 293.2 | 798.8 | 458.5 | 38.4 | 106.5 |
| 1995 | 233.4 | 734.9 | 517.7 | 32.8 | 111.9 |
| 1996 | 236.3 | 768.1 | 501.2 | 34.7 | 118.9 |
| 1997 | 265.0 | 759.4 | 507.3 | 35.7 | 118.4 |
| 1998 | 255.6 | 731.2 | 501.3 | 33.2 | 110.9 |
| 1999 | 211.8 | 679.8 | 455.5 | 45.5 | 105.8 |
| 2000 | 162.7 | 596.7 | 474.3 | 42.0 | 106.5 |
| 2001 | 152.6 | 672.5 | 563.6 | 45.1 | 81.7 |
* estimate has received a relative standard error of between 25% and 50% and should be used with caution.
** estimate has received a relative standard error greater than 50% and is considered too unreliable for general use.
- nil or rounded to zero (including null cells).
(a) With the implementation of the redesigned Labour Force Survey questionnaire in April 2001, the definition of duration of employment was revised - see the Information Paper: Implementing the Redesigned Labour Force Survey Questionnaire (cat. no. 6295.0) for further information. Data on long-term unemployment for years prior to 2001 uses the old definition of long-term unemployment.
(b) Includes those aged 70 years and over. |
Rates
1 MALES-MEASURES OF LABOUR UNDERUTILISATION, Rates by Age Group (years)
| Long-term
unemployment rate(a) | Unemployment rate | Labour force
underutilisation rate | Extended labour force underutilisation rate |
| September | % | % | % | % |
15-19
|
| 1994 | 2.9 | 20.8 | 31.3 | 32.5 |
| 1995 | 3.4 | 20.8 | 32.1 | 33.0 |
| 1996 | 3.3 | 19.5 | 29.2 | 30.3 |
| 1997 | 2.5 | 21.0 | 29.0 | 30.3 |
| 1998 | 4.4 | 19.8 | 29.9 | 30.9 |
| 1999 | 2.2 | 18.4 | 27.2 | 28.5 |
| 2000 | 1.8 | 15.4 | 24.6 | 26.4 |
| 2001 | 1.7 | 18.4 | 31.0 | 32.3 |
20-24
|
| 1994 | 4.3 | 13.3 | 19.7 | 20.2 |
| 1995 | 3.2 | 12.4 | 18.4 | 18.9 |
| 1996 | 2.9 | 12.4 | 19.2 | 19.7 |
| 1997 | 5.5 | 15.3 | 22.4 | 23.1 |
| 1998 | 3.4 | 12.8 | 20.0 | 20.5 |
| 1999 | 2.6 | 11.1 | 16.3 | 17.0 |
| 2000 | 2.5 | 9.5 | 15.4 | 16.3 |
| 2001 | 2.6 | 12.2 | 19.2 | 19.9 |
25-34
|
| 1994 | 3.6 | 8.8 | 12.4 | 12.7 |
| 1995 | 2.8 | 8.3 | 11.4 | 11.8 |
| 1996 | 2.7 | 8.2 | 11.7 | 12.0 |
| 1997 | 2.8 | 7.6 | 11.1 | 11.3 |
| 1998 | 2.8 | 7.1 | 10.7 | 10.9 |
| 1999 | 2.4 | 6.1 | 8.8 | 9.2 |
| 2000 | 1.7 | 6.4 | 9.9 | 10.5 |
| 2001 | 1.5 | 6.9 | 10.4 | 10.9 |
35-44
|
| 1994 | 3.3 | 6.4 | 8.8 | 9.1 |
| 1995 | 2.5 | 6.3 | 9.5 | 9.8 |
| 1996 | 2.3 | 6.5 | 9.5 | 10.0 |
| 1997 | 2.7 | 6.2 | 9.5 | 9.9 |
| 1998 | 2.8 | 5.8 | 8.5 | 9.1 |
| 1999 | 2.3 | 5.9 | 8.4 | 8.9 |
| 2000 | 1.6 | 4.8 | 7.4 | 7.7 |
| 2001 | 1.4 | 4.8 | 7.8 | 8.1 |
45-54
|
| 1994 | 3.1 | 6.4 | 9.3 | 9.6 |
| 1995 | 2.8 | 5.4 | 8.9 | 9.4 |
| 1996 | 2.6 | 6.0 | 9.6 | 9.9 |
| 1997 | 2.8 | 5.6 | 8.7 | 9.5 |
| 1998 | 2.9 | 6.1 | 8.9 | 9.2 |
| 1999 | 2.5 | 5.1 | 7.6 | 8.0 |
| 2000 | 2.1 | 4.6 | 7.5 | 7.9 |
| 2001 | 1.9 | 4.7 | 7.8 | 8.2 |
55-69
|
| 1994 | 5.9 | 9.9 | 12.5 | 16.4 |
| 1995 | 4.9 | 8.9 | 13.0 | 17.1 |
| 1996 | 4.7 | 8.3 | 12.2 | 15.5 |
| 1997 | 4.4 | 7.4 | 11.1 | 14.8 |
| 1998 | 3.7 | 6.4 | 10.0 | 13.8 |
| 1999 | 3.2 | 5.8 | 8.7 | 12.2 |
| 2000 | 2.3 | 4.9 | 8.3 | 10.9 |
| 2001 | 2.7 | 5.4 | 8.5 | 11.0 |
Total(b)
|
| 1994 | 3.7 | 9.2 | 13.1 | 13.9 |
| 1995 | 3.0 | 8.6 | 12.9 | 13.8 |
| 1996 | 2.8 | 8.6 | 12.9 | 13.6 |
| 1997 | 3.2 | 8.6 | 12.7 | 13.6 |
| 1998 | 3.1 | 8.0 | 12.1 | 12.9 |
| 1999 | 2.5 | 7.2 | 10.6 | 11.5 |
| 2000 | 1.9 | 6.4 | 10.2 | 11.1 |
| 2001 | 1.8 | 7.1 | 11.5 | 12.2 |
(a) With the implementation of the redesigned Labour Force Survey questionnaire in April 2001, the definition of duration of employment was revised - see the Information Paper: Implementing the Redesigned Labour Force Survey Questionnaire (cat. no. 6295.0) for further information. Data on long-term unemployment for years prior to 2001 uses the old definition of long-term unemployment.
(b) Includes those aged 70 years and over. |
2 FEMALES-MEASURES OF LABOUR UNDERUTILISATION, Rates by Age Group (years)
| Long-term
unemployment rate(a) | Unemployment rate | Labour force
underutilisation rate | Extended labour force underutilisation rate |
| September | % | % | % | % |
15-19
|
| 1994 | 4.4 | 21.6 | 33.2 | 34.7 |
| 1995 | 2.7 | 18.9 | 31.0 | 32.1 |
| 1996 | 2.9 | 18.5 | 29.9 | 31.3 |
| 1997 | 2.7 | 17.0 | 30.0 | 31.5 |
| 1998 | 3.7 | 18.1 | 29.1 | 30.3 |
| 1999 | 2.4 | 17.9 | 28.5 | 29.9 |
| 2000 | 1.8 | 14.2 | 23.6 | 24.9 |
| 2001 | 1.8 | 16.6 | 30.9 | 31.7 |
20-24
|
| 1994 | 3.6 | 11.1 | 19.3 | 20.5 |
| 1995 | 2.7 | 9.9 | 19.0 | 19.6 |
| 1996 | 2.8 | 11.2 | 20.3 | 21.2 |
| 1997 | 2.8 | 10.2 | 20.1 | 21.1 |
| 1998 | 2.5 | 9.4 | 19.1 | 19.8 |
| 1999 | 1.9 | 8.1 | 16.3 | 16.9 |
| 2000 | 1.8 | 8.1 | 16.5 | 17.2 |
| 2001 | 1.5 | 7.8 | 16.8 | 17.6 |
25-34
|
| 1994 | 2.3 | 7.3 | 13.1 | 14.3 |
| 1995 | 1.7 | 6.8 | 13.7 | 15.1 |
| 1996 | 1.8 | 7.8 | 13.1 | 14.5 |
| 1997 | 2.2 | 7.0 | 12.6 | 14.2 |
| 1998 | 1.7 | 6.6 | 11.8 | 13.0 |
| 1999 | 1.6 | 6.1 | 10.4 | 12.1 |
| 2000 | 1.2 | 5.0 | 10.0 | 11.2 |
| 2001 | 0.9 | 5.9 | 11.1 | 12.1 |
35-44
|
| 1994 | 2.3 | 6.7 | 13.9 | 15.7 |
| 1995 | 1.7 | 5.6 | 13.6 | 15.3 |
| 1996 | 1.7 | 5.8 | 13.1 | 15.1 |
| 1997 | 2.2 | 6.3 | 13.8 | 15.2 |
| 1998 | 2.1 | 6.1 | 12.8 | 14.8 |
| 1999 | 2.1 | 5.9 | 13.0 | 14.5 |
| 2000 | 1.4 | 4.9 | 10.9 | 12.5 |
| 2001 | 1.0 | 5.1 | 13.1 | 14.3 |
45-54
|
| 1994 | 2.8 | 6.2 | 11.5 | 14.3 |
| 1995 | 1.7 | 4.0 | 10.4 | 12.8 |
| 1996 | 2.8 | 5.6 | 12.0 | 14.8 |
| 1997 | 2.5 | 5.4 | 11.3 | 13.3 |
| 1998 | 1.9 | 4.6 | 11.0 | 13.1 |
| 1999 | 1.5 | 4.3 | 10.9 | 13.4 |
| 2000 | 1.1 | 3.6 | 9.5 | 11.2 |
| 2001 | 1.4 | 4.4 | 10.9 | 12.7 |
55-69
|
| 1994 | 2.4 | 3.7 | 8.1 | 16.1 |
| 1995 | 2.3 | 4.5 | 7.4 | 15.8 |
| 1996 | 2.0 | 3.7 | 7.0 | 16.1 |
| 1997 | 2.3 | 4.6 | 9.0 | 18.0 |
| 1998 | 2.2 | 4.7 | 9.4 | 16.6 |
| 1999 | 1.8 | 3.8 | 8.2 | 13.6 |
| 2000 | 0.9 | 2.1 | 5.8 | 14.2 |
| 2001 | 1.1 | 3.0 | 8.2 | 13.0 |
Total(b)
|
| 1994 | 2.8 | 8.6 | 15.4 | 17.6 |
| 1995 | 2.0 | 7.3 | 14.9 | 16.9 |
| 1996 | 2.2 | 8.0 | 14.9 | 17.2 |
| 1997 | 2.4 | 7.6 | 14.9 | 16.9 |
| 1998 | 2.2 | 7.3 | 14.2 | 16.1 |
| 1999 | 1.8 | 6.8 | 13.4 | 15.3 |
| 2000 | 1.3 | 5.6 | 11.8 | 13.7 |
| 2001 | 1.2 | 6.3 | 13.7 | 15.2 |
(a) With the implementation of the redesigned Labour Force Survey questionnaire in April 2001, the definition of duration of employment was revised - see the Information Paper: Implementing the Redesigned Labour Force Survey Questionnaire (cat. no. 6295.0) for further information. Data on long-term unemployment for years prior to 2001 uses the old definition of long-term unemployment.
(b) Includes those aged 70 years and over. |
3 PERSONS-MEASURES OF LABOUR UNDERUTILISATION, Rates by Age Group (years)
| Long-term
unemployment rate(a) | Unemployment rate | Labour force
underutilisation rate | Extended labour force underutilisation rate |
| September | % | % | % | % |
15-19
|
| 1994 | 3.6 | 21.2 | 32.2 | 33.6 |
| 1995 | 3.0 | 19.9 | 31.5 | 32.6 |
| 1996 | 3.1 | 19.0 | 29.5 | 30.7 |
| 1997 | 2.6 | 19.1 | 29.5 | 30.9 |
| 1998 | 4.0 | 19.0 | 29.5 | 30.6 |
| 1999 | 2.3 | 18.2 | 27.8 | 29.2 |
| 2000 | 1.8 | 14.8 | 24.1 | 25.7 |
| 2001 | 1.8 | 17.5 | 31.0 | 32.0 |
20-24
|
| 1994 | 3.9 | 12.3 | 19.5 | 20.4 |
| 1995 | 2.9 | 11.2 | 18.7 | 19.2 |
| 1996 | 2.8 | 11.8 | 19.7 | 20.4 |
| 1997 | 4.3 | 12.9 | 21.3 | 22.2 |
| 1998 | 3.0 | 11.2 | 19.6 | 20.2 |
| 1999 | 2.2 | 9.7 | 16.3 | 16.9 |
| 2000 | 2.2 | 8.8 | 15.9 | 16.7 |
| 2001 | 2.1 | 10.1 | 18.0 | 18.9 |
25-34
|
| 1994 | 3.1 | 8.2 | 12.7 | 13.4 |
| 1995 | 2.4 | 7.6 | 12.3 | 13.2 |
| 1996 | 2.3 | 8.0 | 12.3 | 13.1 |
| 1997 | 2.5 | 7.3 | 11.7 | 12.5 |
| 1998 | 2.4 | 6.9 | 11.2 | 11.8 |
| 1999 | 2.1 | 6.1 | 9.5 | 10.5 |
| 2000 | 1.5 | 5.8 | 10.0 | 10.8 |
| 2001 | 1.2 | 6.4 | 10.7 | 11.4 |
35-44
|
| 1994 | 2.9 | 6.5 | 11.0 | 12.0 |
| 1995 | 2.2 | 6.0 | 11.3 | 12.2 |
| 1996 | 2.0 | 6.2 | 11.1 | 12.2 |
| 1997 | 2.5 | 6.3 | 11.4 | 12.3 |
| 1998 | 2.5 | 5.9 | 10.4 | 11.6 |
| 1999 | 2.2 | 5.9 | 10.5 | 11.4 |
| 2000 | 1.5 | 4.8 | 8.9 | 9.8 |
| 2001 | 1.2 | 4.9 | 10.1 | 10.9 |
45-54
|
| 1994 | 3.0 | 6.3 | 10.2 | 11.6 |
| 1995 | 2.3 | 4.8 | 9.5 | 10.8 |
| 1996 | 2.7 | 5.9 | 10.6 | 12.0 |
| 1997 | 2.7 | 5.5 | 9.8 | 11.1 |
| 1998 | 2.5 | 5.5 | 9.8 | 10.9 |
| 1999 | 2.1 | 4.8 | 9.0 | 10.4 |
| 2000 | 1.7 | 4.1 | 8.4 | 9.4 |
| 2001 | 1.7 | 4.6 | 9.2 | 10.2 |
55-69
|
| 1994 | 4.8 | 8.0 | 11.1 | 16.3 |
| 1995 | 4.1 | 7.5 | 11.2 | 16.7 |
| 1996 | 3.8 | 6.8 | 10.5 | 15.7 |
| 1997 | 3.7 | 6.4 | 10.4 | 15.9 |
| 1998 | 3.2 | 5.9 | 9.8 | 14.8 |
| 1999 | 2.7 | 5.1 | 8.5 | 12.7 |
| 2000 | 1.8 | 3.9 | 7.4 | 12.2 |
| 2001 | 2.1 | 4.5 | 8.4 | 11.7 |
Total(b)
|
| 1994 | 3.3 | 9.0 | 14.1 | 15.5 |
| 1995 | 2.6 | 8.1 | 13.8 | 15.1 |
| 1996 | 2.6 | 8.3 | 13.8 | 15.2 |
| 1997 | 2.8 | 8.2 | 13.6 | 15.0 |
| 1998 | 2.7 | 7.7 | 13.0 | 14.3 |
| 1999 | 2.2 | 7.1 | 11.8 | 13.2 |
| 2000 | 1.7 | 6.1 | 10.9 | 12.2 |
| 2001 | 1.5 | 6.8 | 12.5 | 13.6 |
(a) With the implementation of the redesigned Labour Force Survey questionnaire in April 2001, the definition of duration of employment was revised - see the Information Paper: Implementing the Redesigned Labour Force Survey Questionnaire (cat. no. 6295.0) for further information. Data on long-term unemployment for years prior to 2001 uses the old definition of long-term unemployment.
(b) Includes those aged 70 years and over. |
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