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Euro Area Jobless Rate Falls Further To 9.3% In April
The unemployment rate in the Eurozone declined to 9.3 percent in April of 2017 from a downwardly revised 9.4 percent in the previous two months and below market expectations of 9.4 percent. It is the lowest jobless rate since March of 2009.
Published on 2017-05-31

Eurozone Unemployment Rate Unchanged At 8-Year Low
The unemployment rate in the Euro Area came in at 9.5 percent in March 2017, unchanged from the previous month's figure and slightly above market expectations of 9.4 percent. It was the lowest jobless rate since April 2009. A year earlier, the unemployment was higher at 10.2 percent.
Published on 2017-05-02

Eurozone Jobless Rate Falls To Near 8-Year Low Of 9.5%
The unemployment rate in the Euro Area dropped to 9.5 percent in February 2017 from 9.6 percent in January and in line with market expectations. It was the lowest level since May 2009. A year earlier, the unemployment was higher at 10.3 percent.
Published on 2017-04-03

Euro Area Unemployment Rate Steady At Near 8-Year Low
The jobless rate in the Euro Area was unchanged at 9.6 percent in January of 2017, the same as in December and in line with market expectations. It remains the lowest rate since May of 2009. A year earlier, unemployment was higher at 10.4 percent.
Published on 2017-03-02

Eurozone Unemployment Rate At Near 8-Year Low Of 9.6%
The jobless rate in the Euro Area declined to 9.6 percent in December of 2016 from a downwardly revised 9.7 percent in November and below market expectations of 9.8 percent. It is the lowest unemployment rate since May of 2009. A year earlier, it was higher at 10.5 percent.
Published on 2017-01-31

Eurozone Jobless Rate Stable At 9.8% In November
The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in the Euro Area stood at 9.8 percent in November 2016, unchanged from the previous month and lower than 10.5 percent a year earlier. It was the lowest unemployment rate since July 2009.
Published on 2017-01-09

Euro Area Unemployment Rate Falls to 7-Year Low
The unemployment rate in the Eurozone declined to 9.8 percent in October of 2016 from a downwardly revised 9.9 percent in September. It is the lowest jobless rate since July of 2009 and below market expectations of 10 percent. Unemployment has been falling since a record high of 12.1 percent in April of 2013 but remains above a record low of 7.2 percent in March of 2008.
Published on 2016-12-01

Eurozone Jobless Rate Steady at 10% in September
The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in the Euro Area stood at 10 percent in September 2016, unchanged from a downwardly revised August rate and lower than 10.6 percent a year earlier. The figure came in line with market expectations and hit its lowest level since June 2011.
Published on 2016-11-03

Eurozone Unemployment Rate Stable at 10.1% in August
The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in the Euro Area stood at 10.1 percent in August 2016, unchanged from the July rate and down from 10.7 percent a year earlier. The figure came in worse than market expectations of 10 percent but remained at its lowest level since July 2011.
Published on 2016-09-30

Eurozone Jobless Rate Unchanged at 10.1% in July
The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in the Euro Area came in at 10.1 percent in July 2016 unchanged from the June rate and down from 10.8 percent a year earlier, remaining at the lowest level since July 2011. Meanwhile, markets were expecting the jobless rate to decline to 10 percent.
Published on 2016-08-31

Eurozone Jobless Rate Steady at 5-Year Low
The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in the Euro Area came in at 10.1 percent in June 2016 unchanged from the May rate and down from 11 percent a year earlier, remaining at the lowest level since July 2011. Among the Member States, the lowest unemployment rates were recorded in Malta (4 percent), Czech Republic (4.1 percent) and Germany (4.2 percent); while the highest unemployment rates were observed in Greece (23.3 percent in April 2016) and Spain (19.9 percent).
Published on 2016-07-29

Eurozone Jobless Rate Falls to Near 5-Year Low
The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in the Euro Area was recorded at 10.1 percent in May 2016 down from 10.2 percent from the previous month and from 11 percent reported a year earlier. It was the lowest rate since July of 2011.
Published on 2016-07-01

Euro Area Jobless Rate Steady at 10.2%
The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in the Eurozone was recorded at 10.2 percent in April of 2016 unchanged from previous month's unrevised level and down from 11 percent reported a year earlier. It remained at its lowest level since August of 2011.
Published on 2016-05-31

Euro Area Unemployment Rate Falls to Fresh 4-1/2-Year Low
The seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate in the Eurozone came in at 10.2 percent in March of 2016 from an upwardly revised 10.4 percent in the previous month, beating market expectations of 10.3 percent. It is the lowest figure since August of 2011.
Published on 2016-04-29

Euro Area Unemployment Rate at 4-1/2-Year Low
The seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate in the Eurozone came in at 10.3 percent in February of 2016 from an upwardly revised 10.4 percent in the previous month and matching market expectations. It is the lowest figure since August of 2011.
Published on 2016-04-04

Euro Area Unemployment Rate at Fresh 4-1/2-Year Low
The seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate in the Eurozone decreased to 10.3 percent in January of 2016 from 10.4 percent in the previous month and below market expectations of 10.4 percent. The jobless rate declined for the third straight month, reaching the lowest since August of 2011.
Published on 2016-03-01

Euro Area Jobless Rate Lowest Since September 2011
The seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate in the Eurozone decreased slightly to 10.4 percent in December of 2015 compared with previous month's unrevised level of 10.5 percent and from 11.4 percent reported a year earlier. This was the lowest rate recorded since September of 2011.
Published on 2016-02-02

Euro Area Jobless Rate Down to 4-Year Low
The seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate in the Eurozone decreased slightly to 10.5 percent in November of 2015 compared with previous month's downwardly revised level of 10.6 percent and from 11.5 percent reported in November of 2014. This was the lowest rate recorded since October of 2011.
Published on 2016-01-07

Euro Area Unemployment Rate Beats Expectations
The jobless rate in the Eurozone decreased slightly to 10.7 percent in October of 2015 from 10.8 percent in the previous two months. It is the lowest figure since January of 2012.
Published on 2015-12-01

Euro Area Jobless Rate Lowest Since January 2012
The seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate in the Eurozone decreased slightly to 10.8 percent in September of 2015 compared with previous month's downwardly revised level of 10.9 percent and from 11.5 percent reported in September of 2014. This was the lowest rate recorded since January of 2012.
Published on 2015-10-30

Euro Area Unemployment Rate Unchanged at 11%
The seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate in the Eurozone remained unchanged at 11 percent in August of 2015 compared with previous month but lower compared to 11.5 percent reported in August of 2014.
Published on 2015-09-30

Euro Area Unemployment Rate at 3-1/2-Year Low
The jobless rate in the Eurozone fell to 10.9 percent in July of 2015 from 11.1 percent in the previous three months. It is the lowest figure since February of 2012.
Published on 2015-09-01

Euro Area Unemployment Rate Unchanged at 11.1%
The seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate in the Eurozone remained unchanged at 11.1 percent in June of 2015 compared with previous month but lower compared to 11.6 percent reported in June of 2014. It is the lowest in 3 years.
Published on 2015-07-31

Euro Area Jobless Rate Remains At 3-Year Low
The seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate in the Eurozone remained unchanged at 11.1 percent in May of 2015 compared with previous month but lower compared to 11.6 percent reported in May of 2014.
Published on 2015-07-16

Euro Area Unemployment Rate at 3-Year Low
The seasonally-adjusted jobless rate in the Eurozone decreased to 11.1 percent in April 2015 from a downwardly revised 11.2 percent in March and 11.7 percent in April 2014.
Published on 2015-06-03

Euro Area Unemployment Rate Unchanged at 11.3%
The Euro Area seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was 11.3% in March, stable compared with February 2015 but down from 11.7% in March 2014.
Published on 2015-04-30

Euro Area Unemployment Rate Down to 11.3%
The Euro Area seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was 11.3 percent in February, down from a revised 11.4 percent in January. This is the lowest rate since May 2012.
Published on 2015-03-31

Euro Area Unemployment Lowest in Almost 3 Years
The Euro area seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was 11.2 percent in January of 2015, down from a revised 11.3 percent in December 2014, and from 11.8 percent in January 2014. It is the lowest rate since April 2012.
Published on 2015-03-02

Euro Area Unemployment Rate The Lowest Since August 2012
The Euro Area seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was 11.4% in December 2014, down from 11.5% in November 2014, and from 11.8% in December 2013 as number of unemployed fell.
Published on 2015-01-30

Euro Area Unemployment Rate Steady at 11.5%
The Euro Area seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was 11.5% in November, unchanged since June of 2014 and the lowest since September of 2012.
Published on 2015-01-07

Euro Area Unemployment Rate Stable at 11.5%
The Euro Area seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was 11.5% in October, unchanged from the 4 previous months, but down from 11.9% in October 2013. This is the lowest level since September of 2012. The youth unemployment rate rose to 23.5%.
Published on 2014-11-28

Euro Area Unemployment Rate Unchanged at 11.5%
The Euro Area seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was 11.5 percent in September, stable compared with the previous three months. This is the lowest level since September of 2012. The youth unemployment rate fell to 23.3 percent.
Published on 2014-10-31

Euro Area Unemployment Rate Steady at 11.5%
The euro area seasonally-adjusted jobless rate was 11.5 percent in August 2014, stable compared with July 2014, but down from 12.0 percent in August 2013. The EU 28 unemployment rate was 10.1 percent in August 2014, the lowest value since February 2012.
Published on 2014-09-30

Euro Area Unemployment Unchanged at 11.5%
In July, the Euro Area seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was 11.5 percent, unchanged from June and at the lowest level since September of 2012. Youth jobless rate edged up to 23.2 percent.
Published on 2014-08-29

Euro Area Unemployment Edges Down to 11.5% in June
The Euro Area seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was 11.5 percent in June 2014, down by 0.1 percentage points compared with May 2014, the lowest level since September of 2012. Youth jobless rate fell to 23.1 percent.
Published on 2014-07-31

Euro Area Jobless Rate at 11.6% in May
The Euro Area seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was 11.6 percent in May 2014, stable compared with April 2014 but down from 12.0 percent in May 2013.
Published on 2014-07-01

Euro Area Unemployment Edges Down to 16-Month Low
In April, the Euro Area seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was 11.7 percent, down from 11.8 percent in March and from 12.0 percent in April of 2013. This is the lowest value since December of 2012. The youth unemployment rate was 23.5 percent, down from 23.9 percent a year earlier.
Published on 2014-06-03

Euro Area Unemployment Rate at 11.8%
The euro area seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was 11.8 percent in March 2014, unchanged from a downward revised 11.8 percent in February and stable since December 2013. It was 12.0 percent in March 2013.
Published on 2014-05-02

Euro Area Unemployment Rate Steady in February
The euro area seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was 11.9 percent in February 2014, unchanged from a downward revised 11.9 percent in January and steady since October of 2013. It was 12.0 percent in February of 2013.
Published on 2014-04-01

Euro Area Unemployment Rate Stable at 12% in January
The euro area (EA18) seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was 12.0% in January 2014, stable since October 2013. It was also 12.0% in January 2013.
Published on 2014-02-28

Euro Area Unemployment Rate at 12% in December
The Euro Area unemployment rate was 12.0 percent in December of 2013, stable since October. It was 11.9 percent in December of 2012. The EU28 jobless rate was 10.7 percent in December, down from 10.8 percent in November. Eurostat estimates that 26.200 million men and women in the EU 28, of whom 19.010 million were in the euro area, were unemployed in December 2013.
Published on 2014-01-31

Euro Area Unemployment Rate Flat in November
In November of 2013, Euro Area’s jobless rate remained stable at 12.1 percent. Youth unemployment fell slightly to 24.2 percent from 24.4 percent in October.
Published on 2014-01-08

Euro Area Unemployment Rate at 12.1% in October
In October of 2013, Euro Area's seasonally-adjusted jobless rate reached 12.1 percent, slightly down from 12.2 percent in September, but higher than 11.7 percent a year earlier. Youth unemployment rate kept its upward trend and climbed to 24.4 percent.
Published on 2013-11-29

Euro Area Unemployment Rate Slightly Up to 12.2% in September
In September of 2013, Euro Area's seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate slighlty increased to 12.2 percent, from 12 percent in the previous month and 11.6 percent a year ago. Youth unemployment increased further to 24.1 percent from 23.6 percent a year earlier.
Published on 2013-10-31

Euro Area Unemployment Unchanged at 12.0% in August
In August, Euro Area's seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was 12.0 percent, stable compared with July and up from 11.5 percent in August of 2012. Youth unemployment increased further to 23.3 percent from 23.1 percent a year earlier.
Published on 2013-10-01

Euro Area Unemployment Rate Stable at 12.1% in July
In July, the Euro Area seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was unchanged at its record high of 12.1 percent for the 5th successive month. Youth unemployment increased further to 24.0 percent from 23.2 percent a month earlier.
Published on 2013-08-30

Euro Area Unemployment Unchanged at 12.1% in June
In June, Euro Area's jobless rate stood unchanged at 12.1 percent for the fourth successive month. Compared with May, the number of persons unemployed decreased by 24 000. This is the first time in more than two years that the number of people unemployed in the Euro Area decreases. Youth unemployment was registered at 23.2 percent.
Published on 2013-07-31

Euro Area Unemployment Rate Hits a New Record High in May
In May, Euro Area seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was 12.2 percent, up from 12.1 percent in April. The number of jobless people rose to 19.34 million, up 67,000 from the previous month. Youth unemployment was at 23.9 percent.
Published on 2013-07-02

Euro Area Unemployment Rate Rose to New Record in April
The Euro Area seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was 12.2 percent in April 2013, up from 12.1 percent in March. The number of jobless people rose to 19.4 million, up 95,000 from the previous month. Youth unemployment was at 24.4 percent.
Published on 2013-05-31

Euro Area Unemployment Rate Up to 12.1% in March
The Euro Area seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was 12.1 percent in March 2013, up from 12.0 percent in February. The EU27 unemployment rate was 10.9 percent, stable compared with February. In both zones, rates have risen markedly compared with March 2012, when they were 11.0 percent and 10.3 percent respectively.
Published on 2013-04-30

Euro Area Unemployment Rate Stable at 12% in February
The Euro Area seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was 12.0 percent in February 2013, stable compared with January. The EU27 unemployment rate was 10.9 percent, up from 10.8 percent in the previous month. In both zones, rates have risen markedly compared with February 2012, when they were 10.9 percent and 10.2 percent respectively.
Published on 2013-04-02

Euro Area Unemployment Rate Rises to Record 11.9 Percent in January
The euro area seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was 11.9 percent in January of 2013, up from 11.8 percent in December of 2012. The EU27 unemployment rate was 10.8 percent, up from 10.7 percent in the previous month. In both zones, rates have risen markedly compared with January of 2012, when they were 10.8 percent and 10.1 percent respectively.
Published on 2013-03-01

Euro Area Unemployment Rate at 11.7 Percent in December
The euro area seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was 11.7 percent in December 2012, stable compared with November. The EU27 unemployment rate was 10.7 percent, also stable compared with November. In both zones, rates have risen markedly compared with December 2011, when they were 10.7 percent and 10.0 percent respectively.
Published on 2013-02-01

Euro Area Unemployment Rate Rises to Record 11.8% in November
The euro area (EU17) seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was 11.8% in November 2012, up from 11.7% in October. The EU27 unemployment rate was 10.7% in November 2012, stable compared with October. In both zones, rates have risen markedly compared with November 2011, when they were 10.6% and 10.0% respectively.
Published on 2013-01-08

Euro Area Unemployment Rate at 11.7 in October
The euro area seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was 11.7% in October 2012, up from 11.6% in September.
Published on 2012-11-30

Euro Area Unemployment Rate at 11.6 Percent in September
The euro area (EA17) seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was 11.6 percent in September 2012, up from 11.5 percent in August.
Published on 2012-10-31

Euro Area Unemployment Rate at 11.2 Percent in August
The euro area (EA17) seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was 11.4 percent in August 2012, stable compared with July. In the Euro Area, the rate has risen compared with August 2011, when it was 10.2 percent.
Published on 2012-10-01

Euro Area Unemployment Rate at 11.2% in June
The euro area (EA17) seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was 11.2% in June 2012, stable compared with May. It was 10.0% in June 2011.
Published on 2012-08-01

Euro Area Unemployment Rate at 11.1% in May
The euro area (EA17) seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was 11.1% in May 2012, compared with 11.0% in April. It was 10.0% in May 2011.
Published on 2012-07-09

Euro Area unemployment rate at 11% in April
The euro area (EA17) seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was 11.0% in April 2012, stable compared with March. It was 9.9% in April 2011.
Published on 2012-06-03

Euro Area unemployment rate at 10.9%
The euro area (EA17) seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was 10.9% in March 2012, compared with 10.8% in February. It was 9.9% in March 2011. The EU27 unemployment rate was 10.2% in March 2012, stable compared with February. It was 9.4% in March 2011.
Published on 2012-05-03

Euro Area Unemployment Rate at 10.8%
The euro area (EA17) seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was 10.8% in February 2012, compared with 10.7% in January. It was 10.0% in February 2011.
Published on 2012-04-02

Euro Area Unemployment rate at 10.7%
The euro area (EA17) seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was 10.7% in January 2012, compared with 10.6% in December 2011. It was 10.0% in January 2011.
Published on 2012-03-01

Euro Area Unemployment Rate at 10.4% in December
The euro area (EA17) seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was 10.4% in December 2011, unchanged compared with November. It was 10.0% in December 2010.
Published on 2012-01-31

Euro Aea Unemployment Rate at 10.3%
The euro area (EA17) seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was 10.3% in November 2011, unchanged compared with October. It was 10.0% in November 2010.
Published on 2012-01-06

Euro Area Unemployment Rate at 10.3% in October
The euro area (EA17) seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was 10.3% in October 2011, compared with 10.2% in September. It was 10.1% in October 2010.
Published on 2011-11-30

Euro Area Unemployment Rate at 10.2% in September
The euro area (EA17) seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was 10.2% in September 2011, compared with 10.1% in August. It was 10.1% in September 2010.
Published on 2011-10-31

Euro Area Unemployment Rate at 10% in August
The euro area (EA17) seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was 10.0% in August 2011, unchanged compared with July. It was 10.2% in August 2010.
Published on 2011-09-30

Euro Area Unemployment Rate at 10.0% in July
The euro area (EA17) seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was 10.0% in July 2011, unchanged compared with June. It was 10.2% in July 2010.
Published on 2011-08-31

Euro Area Unemployment Stable at 9.9% in June
The euro area (EA17) seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was 9.9% in June 2011, unchanged compared with May. It was 10.2% in June 2010.
Published on 2011-08-02

Euro Area Unemployment Rate at 9.9% in May
The euro area (EA17) seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was 9.9% in May 2011, unchanged compared with April. It was 10.2% in May 2010.
Published on 2011-07-01

Euro Area Unemployment Rate Unchanged in April
The euro area (EA17) seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was 9.9% in April 2011, unchanged compared with March. It was 10.2% in April 2010.
Published on 2011-05-31

Euro Area Unemployment Rate Unchanged at 9.9% in March
The euro area (EA17) seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was 9.9% in March 2011, unchanged compared with February. It was 10.1% in March 2010.
Published on 2011-04-29

Euro Area Unemployment Rate Drops to 9.9%
The euro area (EA17) seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was 9.9% in February 2011, compared with 10.0% in January.
Published on 2011-04-01

Euro Area Unemployment Rate at 9.9% in January
The euro area (EA17) seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was 9.9% in January 2011, compared with 10.0% in December 2010. It was 10.0% in January 2010.
Published on 2011-03-02

Euro Area Unemployment Rate at 10.0% in December
The euro area (EA16) seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was 10.0% in December 2010, unchanged compared with November. It was 9.9% in December 2009.
Published on 2011-02-10

Euro Area Annual Inflation Rises In September
Eurozone consumer price inflation accelerated in September as expected by economists, official data showed Thursday.
Published on 2010-10-02

Euro Area Unemployment Rate Stable at 10.1%
The euro area (EA16) seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was 10.1% in August 2010, unchanged compared with July. It was 9.7% in August 2009.
Published on 2010-10-02

Euro Area Unemployment Rate Remains Stable at 10.0% in July
The euro area (EA16) seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was 10.0% in July 2010, unchanged compared with June. It was 9.6% in July 2009.
Published on 2010-09-05

Euro Area April Jobless Rate Rises
Euro zone unemployment rose to its highest level in almost 12 years in April but a drop in the number of jobless in Germany in May signaled the labor market could be stabilizing.
Published on 2010-06-01

Euro Area Unemployment Rate at 10.0%
The euro area (EA16) seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was 10.0% in March 2010, the same as in February. It was 9.1% in March 2009. The EU27 unemployment rate was 9.6% in March 2010, unchanged compared with February. It was 8.5% in March 2009.
Published on 2010-04-30

Euro Area Unemployment Rate Inches Up
The euro area (EA16) seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was 10.0% in February 2010, compared with 9.9% in January. It was 8.8% in February 2009.
Published on 2010-03-31

Euro Zone Unemployment Rate Flat
Euro zone unemployment remained at 9.9% in January and the previous month's jobless numbers were lower than previously thought, data showed, defying expectations of further labour market deterioration.
Published on 2010-03-01

Euro Area Unemployment Hits 10.0%
The euro area (EA16) seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was 10.0% in December 2009, compared with 9.9% in November. It was 8.2% in December 2008. The EU27 unemployment rate was 9.6% in December 2009, compared with 9.5% in November. It was 7.6% in December 2008.
Published on 2010-01-29

Euro Area Unemployment Rate Rises to 10%
The euro area (EA16) seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was 10.0% in November 2009, compared with 9.9% in October. It was 8.0% in November 2008.
Published on 2010-01-08

Euro Area Unemployment Rate Stable at 9.8%
The euro area (EA16) seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was 9.8% in October 2009, the same as in September. It was 7.9% in October 2008.
Published on 2009-12-01

Euro Area Unemployment Rises to 9.7%
The euro area (EA16) seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was 9.7% in September 2009, compared with 9.6% in August. It was 7.7% in September 2008.
Published on 2009-10-30

Europe Unemployment Rises to Highest Since March 1999
Europe’s unemployment rate rose to the highest in more than 10 years in August as companies continued to cut jobs even as the region’s largest economies emerged from recession.
Published on 2009-10-01

Europe Unemployment Rate Rises
Europe’s unemployment rate rose to the highest in more than 10 years in July as companies cut jobs to weather the worst recession in six decades.
Published on 2009-09-01

Europe Unemployment Rises Less Than Forecast
European unemployment rose less than economists forecast in June as new data showed the jobless rate in Spain, the euro-area country with the most job losses in the past year, increased less than previously estimated.
Published on 2009-07-31

Euro Area Unemployment up to 9.5%
The euro area seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was 9.5% in May 2009, compared with 9.3% in April. It was 7.4% in May 2008.
Published on 2009-07-02

Europe Payrolls Shrink by Record 1.22 Million
Europe’s economy lost a record 1.22 million jobs in the first quarter as companies cut spending to survive the worst global economic slump in more than six decades.
Published on 2009-06-15

Europe Unemployment Rate Rises to Highest Since 1999
Europe’s unemployment rate rose to the highest in almost 10 years in April as the worst global economic slump in more than six decades forced companies to cut jobs and spending.
Published on 2009-06-02

Europe’s Jobless Rate Jumps to the Highest Since 2005
Europe’s unemployment rate rose to the highest in more than three years and inflation held at a record low, increasing pressure on the European Central Bank to take steps to tackle the worst recession in half a century.
Published on 2009-04-30

Euro Area Unemployment up to 8.5%
The euro area (EA16) seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was 8.5% in February 2009, compared with 8.3% in January. It was 7.2% in February 2008.
Published on 2009-04-01

European Payrolls Shrink by Record
European payrolls shrank 0.3 percent in the fourth quarter from the previous three months, the second quarterly contraction and the biggest decline since the data series started in 1995.
Published on 2009-03-16

Euro Area Unemployment up to 8.2%
The euro area (EA16) seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate2 was 8.2% in January 2009, compared with 8.1% in December 20083. It was 7.3% in January 2008.
Published on 2009-02-27

Euro Area Unemployment up to 7.8%
The euro area easonally-adjusted unemployment rate was 7.8% in November 2008, compared with 7.7% in October. It was 7.2% in November 2007.
Published on 2009-01-08

Euro Area Unemployment up to 7.7%
The Euro Area unemployment rate rose to 7.7 percent in October from 7.6 percent in September, the highest level since January 2007.
Published on 2008-11-28

European Unemployment Rises
European unemployment rose to the highest in a year as the deepening credit crisis slowed growth.
Published on 2008-10-01