Euro area: Unemployment rate
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The most recent value is 6.3 percent as of December 2024, an increase compared to the previous value of 6.2 percent. Historically, the average for Euro area from April 1998 to December 2024 is 8.98 percent. The minimum of 6.2 percent was recorded in June 2023, while the maximum of 12.7 percent was reached in February 2013.
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* indicates monthly or quarterly data series
- Measure: percent
- Source: Eurostat
| Recent values | Euro area: Unemployment rate, percent |
|---|---|
| 2024 Dec | 6.3 |
| 2024 Nov | 6.2 |
| 2024 Oct | 6.2 |
| 2024 Sep | 6.2 |
| 2024 Aug | 6.3 |
| 2024 Jul | 6.2 |
| 2024 Jun | 6.2 |
| 2024 May | 6.3 |
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Definition: The unemployment rate represents the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employment | 168.86 | Q2/2023 | million employed people |
| Unemployment rate | 6.30 | 12/2024 | percent |
| Labor cost | 118.20 | Q4/2024 | index points |