Euro Area Unemployment Rate
6.3%▼ −0.06 pt
Dec 2025 · Annual
The Euro Area unemployment rate fell to 6.28% in 2025, down from 6.35% in 2024. This is the lowest level since the series began in 1991, and well below the all-time high of 12.02% recorded in 2013.
| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Dates | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.3% | 6.3% | 12.0%Dec 2013 | 6.3%Dec 2025 | 1991 – 2025 | Annual |
Related indicators
| Indicator | Last | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Last updated | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 358.7M | 357.6M | 358.7M | 278.0M | Dec 2025 | Annual |
| GDP Growth Rate | 1.4% | 0.9% | 7.1% | -6.0% | Dec 2025 | Annual |
About this series
Unemployment Rate in Euro Area averaged 9.3% from 1991 until 2025, reaching an all-time high of 12.0% in Dec 2013 and a record low of 6.3% in Dec 2025. The series is reported yearly with history from 1991.
The unemployment rate measures the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment. It is expressed as a percentage, reported on an annual basis, and the series spans from 1991 to 2025.
Source & methodology
We use primary economic sources for every country. See our methodology page for how we source and verify this data.
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