The number of unemployed persons in European Union decreased to 13226 Thousand in March of 2026 from 13251 Thousand in February of 2026. Unemployed Persons in European Union averaged 17842.43 Thousand from 2000 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 24322.00 Thousand in April of 2013 and a record low of 12797.00 Thousand in November of 2024. source: EUROSTAT



Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Employed Persons 208422.00 208736.00 Thousand Dec 2025
Employment Change 0.10 0.20 percent Mar 2026
Full Time Employment 165916.00 166714.80 Thousand Dec 2025
Labor Force Participation Rate 75.60 75.90 percent Dec 2025
Labour Costs 128.90 119.00 points Dec 2025
Long Term Unemployment Rate 1.90 1.80 percent Dec 2025
Part Time Employment 35860.70 35379.60 Thousand Dec 2025
Population 450.65 449.49 Million Dec 2025
Productivity 106.66 106.96 points Dec 2025
Unemployed Persons 13226.00 13251.00 Thousand Mar 2026
Unemployment Rate 6.00 6.00 percent Mar 2026
Wage Growth 3.40 3.70 percent Dec 2025
Youth Unemployment Rate 15.40 15.30 percent Mar 2026


European Union Unemployed Persons
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
13226.00 13251.00 24322.00 12797.00 2000 - 2026 Thousand Monthly
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