The bar charts compare three age groups of Australian males and females in terms of employment rates across three years: 1984, 2001, and 2014.
Overall, among men, the 35-44 age group consistently had the highest employment rate compared to other age groups.Similarly, for women, the 35-44 age group had the highest rates, except in 1984, when another group led.
Regarding the employment rates of men, the 35-44 age group consistently remained at 80% across all years, showing no change.In contrast, the employment rate of the younger age group (15-19) decreased from 60% in 1984 to 50% in 2014.However,the employment rate of the older age group (60-64) increased significantly,rising from 40% in both 1984 and 2001 to 60% in 2014.
When it comes to the proportion of working women,notable changes were observed over the years.The employment rate for the youngest age group (15-19) remained steady at around 60% across all years.In contrast, the middle age group (35-44) experienced a significant increase, rising from nearly 60% in 1984 to 80% in 2014.Meanwhile, the older age group (60-64) showed remarkable growth, climbing from just 10% in 1984 to 40% in 2014.