The share of Victorians in employment is high and unemployment remains low

The number of Victorians in employment as a share of the population remains high at 64.9% in September 2025 – a key strength of Victoria’s labour market. More than 3.8 million Victorians are employed throughout the state.

• Victoria’s unemployment rate was 4.7% in September 2025.
• The unemployment rate remains below its average of 5% over the past 10 years.