The number of employed persons in European Union decreased to 207411 Thousand in the first quarter of 2026 from 208486 Thousand in the fourth quarter of 2025. Employed Persons in European Union averaged 188789.19 Thousand from 2000 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 208659.00 Thousand in the third quarter of 2025 and a record low of 170598.00 Thousand in the first quarter of 2000. source: EUROSTAT



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Employed Persons 207411.00 208486.00 Thousand Mar 2026
Employment Change 0.00 0.20 percent Mar 2026
Full Time Employment 165043.70 165916.00 Thousand Mar 2026
Labor Force Participation Rate 75.50 75.60 percent Mar 2026
Labour Costs 119.20 128.80 points Mar 2026
Long Term Unemployment Rate 1.90 1.90 percent Mar 2026
Part Time Employment 35808.90 35860.70 Thousand Mar 2026
Population 451.99 451.28 Million Dec 2026
Productivity 107.09 106.78 points Mar 2026
Unemployed Persons 13163.00 13203.00 Thousand May 2026
Unemployment Rate 5.90 5.90 percent May 2026
Wage Growth 3.70 3.40 percent Mar 2026
Youth Unemployment Rate 15.20 15.10 percent May 2026


European Union Employed Persons
In European Union, employed persons are individuals with a minimum required age who work during a certain time for a business.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
207411.00 208486.00 208659.00 170598.00 2000 - 2026 Thousand Quarterly
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