What are the largest employing sectors in Australia?
The largest employing sector in 2020-21 was health care and social assistance, with almost 1.7 million workers nationally.
The largest employing sector in 2020-21 was health care and social assistance, with almost 1.7 million workers nationally. The education and training, retail trade and construction sectors rounded out the top 4, all each employing over 1 million workers.
Data Topic: AEC Employment
Data Type: Raw Data
Description: This variable describes the industries in which employed people aged 15 years and over work.
Reference: AEC (unpublished). Employment Estimates Model 2020-21. AEC Group, Brisbane.
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