A Comparison of People Not In The Labour Force in 1978 and 2015.
Persons Not In The Labour Force:.
In 2015 35.48% of people age 15 and over were not in the Labour Force
In 1978 39.42% of people age 15 and over were not in the Labour Force
A larger portion of the population is now working in 2015, 64.52% compared to 60.58% in 1978
This is an INCREASE of 6.50% from the 1978 figure.
Males Not In The Labour Force:.
In 2015 29.47% of Males age 15 and over were not in the Labour Force
In 1978 21.83% of Males age 15 and over were not in the Labour Force
A smaller portion of the MALE population is now working in 2015, 70.53% compared to 78.17% in 1978
This is an DECREASE of 9.77% from the 1978 figure.
Females Not In The Labour Force:.
In 2015 41.32% of Females age 15 and over were not in the Labour Force
In 1978 56.52% of Females age 15 and over were not in the Labour Force
A larger portion of the FEMALE population is now working in 2015, 58.68% compared to 43.48% in 1978
This is an INCREASE of 34.94% from the 1978 figure.
The above figures has been obtained from data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics [ABS] 6202.0 Labour Force, Australia
Figures are based on the civilian population aged 15 years and over.