The number of employed people in Australia was forecast to continuously increase between 2024 and 2025 by in total 0.2 million people (+1.4 percent). After the fifth consecutive increasing year, the number is estimated to reach 14.51 million people and therefore a new peak in 2025. The indicator describes the number of employed people. This refers to persons who during a pre-defined period, either: a) performed wage or salary work, b) held a formal attachment to their job (even if not currently working), (c) performed for-profit work for personal or family gain, (d) were with an enterprise although temporarily not at work for any specific reason.Find more statistics on other topics about Australia with key insights such as ratio of the national debt to the gross domestic product, the ratio of government expenditure to the gross domestic product, and the total population.

The unemployment rate in Australia was forecast to increase between 2024 and 2029 by in total 0.4 percentage points. This overall increase does not happen continuously, notably not in 2029. The rate is estimated to amount to 4.52 percent in 2029. This indicator describes the unemployment rate which can be defined by either the national definition, the ILO harmonized definition, or the OECD harmonized definition. The latter defines it as the number of unemployed people divided by the total labour force.Find more statistics on other topics about Australia with key insights such as ratio of the national debt to the gross domestic product, the budget balance in relation to the gross domestic product, and the national debt.

Australia Outplacement Services Market size was valued at USD 197.97 Million in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 280.60 Million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 5.5% from 2024 to 2030.

Australia Outplacement Services Market Drivers

Economic Conditions: The demand for outplacement services is directly impacted by economic factors such as unemployment rates, company closures, restructuring, and industry-specific issues. Organizations may need to reduce staff during times of economic recession or industry upheaval, which raises the need for outplacement services to help displaced workers find new jobs.

Corporate Restructuring and Mergers & Acquisitions: These events frequently lead to workforce transformations, such as layoffs, job displacement, and redundancies. They also commonly result in organizational restructuring, mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures. Businesses that are restructuring may hire outplacement companies to help affected employees with their career transitions, help with their job searches, help drafting resumes, and interview coaching.

In a 2019 survey about the employment status among Australian givers to charities, about 30 percent of respondents said they worked full time. Additionally, about 20 percent of the respondents were retired.

In financial year 2023, a total of 162,000 people were employed in the sports and recreation activities industry in Australia. Over the past decade, industry employment numbers have fluctuated, with numbers dropping to under 120,000 in the 2016 and 2017 financial years.

就业：趋势在12-01-2024达14,573.811千人，相较于11-01-2024的14,542.838千人有所增长。就业：趋势数据按月更新，02-01-1978至12-01-2024期间平均值为9,020.340千人，共563份观测结果。该数据的历史最高值出现于12-01-2024，达14,573.811千人，而历史最低值则出现于02-01-1978，为6,008.013千人。CEIC提供的就业：趋势数据处于定期更新的状态，数据来源于Australian Bureau of Statistics，数据归类于全球数据库的澳大利亚 – Table AU.G011: Employment。

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Staffing Services Market Size 2024-2028

The staffing services market size is forecast to increase by USD 236.6 billion at a CAGR of 6.53% between 2023 and 2028. The market is experiencing significant growth, driven by several key factors. Firstly, the increasing demand for jobs in the labor market continues to fuel the need for staffing services. Secondly, the trend towards remote work and hybrid models has created new opportunities for staffing firms to provide flexible workforce solutions. Lastly, regulatory compliance is a mandatory consideration for staffing services, ensuring adherence to labor laws and industry standards. These factors, among others, are shaping the market landscape and presenting both opportunities and challenges for staffing providers. By staying abreast of these trends and regulatory requirements, staffing firms can effectively meet the evolving needs of their clients and candidates.

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The market encompasses various types of employment arrangements including Contract Staffing and Temporary Staffing. Recruitment agencies play a vital role in providing Employees for businesses, especially for Skilled Candidates who are in high demand. Fixed-term Contracts, Casual Work, and Seasonal Work are common staffing solutions for businesses with fluctuating Workforce Requirements. Online Recruitment has become increasingly popular due to its Cost-effective Hiring benefits and the ability to access a vast Talent Pool. In today's business environment, Staffing Services have become essential for various industries, especially Healthcare, where staff shortages can have serious consequences. Unemployment rates and Business activity influence the demand for Staffing Services. Staffing factoring services and Online factoring platforms offer financial solutions to help businesses manage cash flow during Client payment delays and High client turnover. FinTech companies are revolutionizing the Staffing Services industry with Automated processes, Digital payment solutions, and Blockchain technology. Non-recourse factoring is a popular financing option for businesses. The Staffing Services Market is also witnessing the emergence of Cross-Border Recruitment, Job Opportunities, and Talent Mobility. Job Vacancies and Staffing Needs continue to shape the market, with detailed Job Descriptions guiding the recruitment process.

Market Segmentation

The market research report provides comprehensive data (region-wise segment analysis), with forecasts and estimates in 'USD billion' for the period 2024-2028, as well as historical data from 2018-2022 for the following segments.

Type

  Temporary staffing
  Permanent placement
  Contract staffing
  Outsourced recruitment
  Executive search


End-user

  Information technology
  Healthcare
  Manufacturing
  Finance and accounting
  Others


Geography

  North America

    US


  Europe

    Germany
    UK


  APAC

    Japan


  South America



  Middle East and Africa

By Type Insights

The temporary staffing segment is estimated to witness significant growth during the forecast period.The temporary staffing sector holds a substantial share in The market in 2023. This segment caters to the temporary hiring demands of organizations due to short-term projects or seasonal fluctuations. Temporary staffing encompasses a range of jobs, from entry-level positions to specialized roles, across industries such as healthcare, manufacturing, IT, and finance. Key players in The market, including ManpowerGroup, Randstad N.V., and Adecco Group, provide temporary staffing solutions for various industries. ManpowerGroup simplifies the recruitment process for firms of all sizes with their hassle-free temporary staffing offerings. Randstad N.V. Offers flexible hiring options, enabling companies to optimize hiring costs and efficiently onboard skilled professionals in response to changing business and client needs for a limited period.

Financial services, such as recourse factoring, can support staffing agencies in managing their working capital requirements during the staffing process. Regulatory oversight ensures that these services are provided ethically and in compliance with industry standards.

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The Temporary staffing segment accounted for USD 192.90 billion in 2018 and showed a gradual increase during the forecast period.

Regional Insights

APAC is estimated to contribute 33% to the growth of the global market during the forecast period. Technavio's analysts have elaborately explained the regional trends and drivers that shape the market during the forecast period.

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In North America, the market experienced significant growth in 2023, with a

In the financial year 2023, approximately around 219.5 thousand people were employed in the mining industry in Australia. Mining is one of the largest industries in the country, with coal, iron ore, and gold mining the leading sectors.

These information sheets provide statistics and trends in employment participation and workforce demographics.

There is no 'typical' picture of someone engaged or employed in our primary industries.

The Australian agricultural, fisheries and forestry workforce is made up of a diverse range of people of varying ages, genders, cultural backgrounds who contribute significantly to these primary industries. In addition to being an important source of labour, women, youth, Indigenous and culturally and linguistically diverse people have been fundamental to the sustainability, competiveness and productivity of primary industries in Australia over many years.

就业：SA：全职：维多利亚在12-01-2024达2,568.318千人，相较于11-01-2024的2,585.923千人有所下降。就业：SA：全职：维多利亚数据按月更新，02-01-1978至12-01-2024期间平均值为1,642.895千人，共563份观测结果。该数据的历史最高值出现于09-01-2024，达2,605.126千人，而历史最低值则出现于04-01-1983，为1,369.048千人。CEIC提供的就业：SA：全职：维多利亚数据处于定期更新的状态，数据来源于Australian Bureau of Statistics，数据归类于全球数据库的澳大利亚 – Table AU.G030: Employment: by State and Sex: Full Time: Seasonally Adjusted and Trend。

From the first half of 2020 until the second half of 2021, Australia’s construction industry was disrupted due to the coronavirus pandemic. The industry had seen a steady rise in employment between 2013 and 2019, with the number of employees recovering to around 1.28 million in 2022. As of November 2023, construction industry employment stood at approximately 1.35 million. How important is the construction industry? The construction industry plays a major economic role in Australia. The value of private sector construction was significantly higher than the value of public sector construction in 2023. Combined, these sectors cover engineering construction work, non-residential building, and residential building. Engineering construction work, which encompasses infrastructure, was the most predominant of the three. In 2023, the value of residential construction work completed across Australia’s private and public sectors amounted to around 30 billion Australian dollars higher than that of non-residential construction work. Job outlook The leading occupations in Australia's construction industry were carpenters and joiners. Roles within this industry vary greatly, with many entry-level jobs not requiring a tertiary education degree. In terms of trade work, apprenticeships and traineeships were the main pathways to enter the market. While the job outlook has consistently been robust in this industry, in 2023, the labor productivity index showed a decline compared to the previous year. On top of this, challenges faced in recent years, such as fluctuating material costs, project delays, and skilled worker shortages, could slow down growth in this industry.

Overview
Australia's agricultural industries 2016 map provides a snapshot of agriculture's status and trend. It shows where Australia's broad agricultural land uses are located and statistics on their area and land tenure. The map reports on the top 5 livestock, crop and horticulture commodities based on gross value of production. Trends in agricultural production, employment and exports are also given including for Australia's top 5 export commodities and destinations.

The map presents information in a simple and easy to understand manner and provides a useful resource for planning and regional development.

NOTE: Map revised October 2017 (v1.1.1). Update revises the area of almonds and includes a note on the scope of the Agricultural survey data.

In June 2023, the unemployment rate in Australia was 3.5 percent, lower than the pre-COVID-19 unemployment rate of around five percent. During 2020, the unemployment rate in Australia spiked to 7.6 percent amidst the country's second coronavirus wave.

Unemployment and underemployment rates around the country

In the middle of 2023, unemployment around the country hovered between 2.9 and 4.2 percent, with South Australia leading with the highest rate of people eligible to work jobs not currently employed. New South Wales, the country’s most populous state, reported the lowest rate of unemployment at the time. Underemployment, however, was highest in Tasmania, with the country reporting a national underemployment rate of over six percent in June 2023. Some of the leading difficulties people in Australia reported as barriers to finding a job or more hours included too many other applicants for available jobs, and a lack of necessary training, qualifications, or experience.

Leading industries for employment in Australia

Australia’s employment landscape is made up of a wide range of jobs; however, it is dominated by the services sector, which covers a range of industries, including healthcare, education, tourism, and professional services. Healthcare and social assistance remain the country’s leading employment industry, accounting for approximately 15 percent of employed persons. Employment industries varied between males and females , with the construction industry the most popular employment industry for males in 2022, while close to one-quarter of employed females worked in the healthcare and social assistance field.

As of May 2021, approximately three-quarters of employed persons working in the professional, scientific, and technical services industry in Australia had a tertiary education. Employed persons working in the construction industry were the least likely to have a tertiary education.

Abstract

The Future of Business Survey is a new source of information on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Launched in February 2016, the monthly survey - a partnership between Facebook, OECD, and The World Bank - provides a timely pulse on the economic environment in which businesses operate and who those businesses are to help inform decision-making at all levels and to deliver insights that can help businesses grow. The Future of Business Survey provides a perspective from newer and long-standing digitalized businesses and provides a unique window into a new mobilized economy.

Policymakers, researchers and businesses share a common interest in the environment in which SMEs operate, as well their outlook on the future, not least because young and innovative SMEs in particular are often an important source of considerable economic and employment growth. Better insights and timely information about SMEs improve our understanding of economic trends, and can provide new insights that can further stimulate and help these businesses grow.

To help provide these insights, Facebook, OECD and The World Bank have collaborated to develop a monthly survey that attempts to improve our understanding of SMEs in a timely and forward-looking manner. The three organizations share a desire to create new ways to hear from businesses and help them succeed in the emerging digitally-connected economy. The shared goal is to help policymakers, researchers, and businesses better understand business sentiment, and to leverage a digital platform to provide a unique source of information to complement existing indicators.

With more businesses leveraging online tools each day, the survey provides a lens into a new mobilized, digital economy and, in particular, insights on the actors: a relatively unmeasured community worthy of deeper consideration and considerable policy interest.

Geographic coverage

Argentina Australia Belgium Brazil Canada Colombia Egypt France Germany Ghana India Indonesia Ireland Israel Italy Kenya Mexico Nigeria Pakistan Philippines (the) Poland Portugal Russian Federation (the) South Africa Spain Taiwan Turkey United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the) United States of America (the) Viet Nam

Analysis unit

The study describes small and medium-sized enterprises.

Universe

The target population consists of SMEs that have an active Facebook business Page and include both newer and longer-standing businesses, spanning across a variety of sectors. With more businesses leveraging online tools each day, the survey provides a lens into a new mobilized, digital economy and, in particular, insights on the actors: a relatively unmeasured community worthy of deeper consideration and considerable policy interest.

Kind of data

Sample survey data [ssd]

Sampling procedure

Twice a year in over 97 countries, the Facebook Survey Team sends the Future of Business to admins and owners of Facebook-designated small business pages. When we share data from this survey, we anonymize responses to all survey questions and only share country-level data publicly. To achieve better representation of the broader small business population, we also weight our results based on known characteristics of the Facebook Page admin population.

A random sample of firms, representing the target population in each country, is selected to respond to the Future of Business Survey each month.

Mode of data collection

Internet [int]

Research instrument

The survey includes questions about perceptions of current and future economic activity, challenges, business characteristics and strategy. Custom modules include questions related to regulation, access to finance, digital payments, and digital skills. The full questionnaire is available for download.

Response rate

Response rates to online surveys vary widely depending on a number of factors including survey length, region, strength of the relationship with invitees, incentive mechanisms, invite copy, interest of respondents in the topic and survey design.

Note: Response rates are calculated as the number of respondents who completed the survey divided by the total number of SMEs invited.

Sampling error estimates

Any survey data is prone to several forms of error and biases that need to be considered to understand how closely the results reflect the intended population. In particular, the following components of the total survey error are noteworthy:

Sampling error is a natural characteristic of every survey based on samples and reflects the uncertainty in any survey result that is attributable to the fact that not the whole population is surveyed.

Other factors beyond sampling error that contribute to such potential differences are frame or coverage error (sampling frame of page owners does not include all relevant businesses but also may include individuals that don't represent businesses), and nonresponse error.

Note that the sample is meant to reflect the population of businesses on Facebook, not the population of small businesses in general. This group of digitized SMEs is itself a community worthy of deeper consideration and of considerable policy interest. However, care should be taken when extrapolating to the population of SMEs in general. Moreover, future work should evaluate the external validity of the sample. Particularly, respondents should be compared to the broader population of SMEs on Facebook, and the economy as a whole.

Employment in the coal mining industry in Australia has fluctuated in recent times, standing at around 42.5 thousand as of June 2023. The mining industry has traditionally been a dominant contributor to the Australian economy. In recent times, however, coal mining has faced criticism from environmental groups due to combustion emissions. Australian coal market The gross value added by the coal mining industry amounted to almost 47 billion Australian dollars in 2020. Royalties and taxes collected by the Australian government from this industry currently make a significant contribution to the livelihood of Australians. Australia has become one of the largest producers as well as net exporters of coal in the world. While the production volume of coal is high, most of the coal produced in the country is exported. Its major export markets include Japan, China, South Korea, and India. Is the industry cooling? While coal is the primary fossil fuel used in energy generation in Australia, renewable energy sources are becoming more popular across the country. Public support for coal-fired power stations has been dwindling. Recently, an Australian judge has ruled against the establishment of a new coal mine due to its potential impact on the environment. Consumption of Australian coal has been declining over the past decade, as newer, cleaner forms of energy are becoming more readily available.

The youth unemployment rate in Australia increased by 0.3 percentage points (+3.65 percent) in 2023. In total, the youth unemployment rate amounted to 8.57 percent in 2023. This increase was preceded by a declining youth unemployment rate.The youth unemployment rate of a country or region refers to the share of the total workforce aged 15 to 24 that is currently without work, but actively searching for employment. It does not include economically inactive persons such as full-time students or the long-term unemployed.Find more key insights for the youth unemployment rate in countries like Fiji and Tonga.

In 2019, the number of employees engaged by the state government in Australia grossed 1610.6 thousand which was the highest over the past decade. Although the trend shows a steady increase in employment in this sector, the turnout in 2019 was marginally larger than in 2017 with an increment of five percent.

According to a survey conducted in 2020 in Australia about digital consumer trends, 26 percent of respondents who worked from home during the COVID-19 pandemic said they were often distracted by other people in their household. The survey was conducted in June and July, when most of the country was coming out of their first COVID-19 lockdown.

The unemployment rate increased by 1.8 percent between March 2020 and May 2020 in Australia. The underemployment rate increased by 4.3 percent in the same period, whereas the participation rate decreased by 3.3 percent. From May 2020 to October 2020, the unemployment rate decreased by 0.1 percent, the underemployment rate decreased by 2.7 percent and the participation rate increased by 3.2 percent.