Underutilised labour force in New Zealand
By status and sex, 2026 Q1, thousands of people
| Labour force status | Sex | Thousands of people |
|---|---|---|
| Persons officially unemployed | Female | 85.1 |
| Persons officially unemployed | Male | 88.7 |
| Persons underemployed | Female | 87.8 |
| Persons underemployed | Male | 55.8 |
| Total potential labour force | Female | 52.5 |
| Total potential labour force | Male | 47.6 |