LABOUR FORCE
Between the December quarter 2006 and the December quarter 2007, the size of the labour force increased and the unemployment rate decreased in the Northern Territory (NT). The size of the labour force increased by 5477 from 105 504 in the December quarter 2006 to 110 981 in the December quarter 2007.
While employment rose in all States and Territories (except for the Australian Capital Territory), the largest increase in employment (in percentage terms) was recorded by the NT. The number of employed persons increased by 6%, from 100 597 persons in December quarter 2006 to 106 167 persons employed in December quarter 2007.
The NT's unemployment rate dropped from 5% in the December quarter 2006 to 4% in the December quarter 2007. Different levels of unemployment were observed across regions in the NT. The lowest unemployment rates were observed in the Statistical Local Areas (SLAs) located in and around Darwin and Palmerston. Higher rates of unemployment were observed in more remote SLAs, such as Tanami (22%), Sandover-Balance (19%) and West Arnhem (18%).
Unemployment Rate: Northern Territory
- 2002 to 2007
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