The unemployment rate is defined as the number of unemployed persons expressed as a percentage of those in the labour force (total employed and unemployed).
In 2003-04, the annual average unemployment rate for all persons in Tasmania was 6.9%, down from the 2002-03 figure of 8.8%. In 2003-04, the male unemployment rate was 7.6% and the female unemployment rate was 6.1%.
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE, Tasmania: Annual average(a)
|
 | Males | Females | Persons |
| | | |
| Year | % | % | % |
|
| 1999-2000 | 9.6 | 7.6 | 8.7 |
| 2000-01 | 9.8 | 7.2 | 8.7 |
| 2001-02 | 10.0 | 7.6 | 8.9 |
| 2002-03 | 9.5 | 7.9 | 8.8 |
| 2003-04 | 7.6 | 6.1 | 6.9 |
(a) Averages calculated on monthly original estimates.
Source: Labour Force, Australia, Detailed - Electronic Delivery, Monthly (cat. no. 6291.0.55.001). |
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