United Kingdom: Unemployment rate
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The most recent value is 4.9 percent as of April 2026, no change compared to the previous value of 4.9 percent. Historically, the average for the United Kingdom from January 1983 to April 2026 is 6.78 percent. The minimum of 3.6 percent was recorded in June 2022, while the maximum of 11.3 percent was reached in April 1985.
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- Measure: percent
- Definition: The unemployment rate represents the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
- Source: OECD
| Recent values | United Kingdom: Unemployment rate, percent |
|---|---|
| 2026 Apr | 4.9 |
| 2026 Mar | 4.9 |
| 2026 Feb | 5 |
| 2026 Jan | 4.9 |
| 2025 Dec | 5.2 |
| 2025 Nov | 5.2 |
| 2025 Oct | 5.1 |
| 2025 Sep | 5.1 |
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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor force | 35.41 | 2025 | million people |
| Unemployment rate | 4.75 | 2025 | percent |
| Female unemployment | 4.41 | 2025 | percent |
| Male unemployment | 5.06 | 2025 | percent |
| Youth unemployment | 14.65 | 2025 | percent |
| Labor force participation | 61.37 | 2025 | percent |
| Labor force: percent female | 47.79 | 2025 | percent |
| Female labor force participation | 57.33 | 2025 | percent |
| Male labor force participation | 65.60 | 2025 | percent |
| Hours worked | 1,524.00 | 2023 | hours |
| Self-employment | 13.15 | 2025 | percent |
| Employment | 34.37 | Q1/2026 | million employed people |
| Unemployment rate | 4.90 | 4/2026 | percent |
| Labor cost | 142.45 | 12/2025 | index points |