Eurozone unemployment rate
The euro area's unemployment rate is 6.4% as of August 2026, from official Eurostat data. It was little changed from the previous month. Over the period shown it has ranged from 6.2% to 9.9%.
Unemployment rate · the euro area
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Source: Eurostat (une_rt_m) · data through August 2026 · released 2026-10-01 · modifications: none
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The euro area unemployment rate — frequently asked questions
- What is the euro area's unemployment rate?
- The euro area's unemployment rate is 6.4% as of August 2026, from official Eurostat data.
- Is the euro area's unemployment rate rising or falling?
- It held steady at 6.4% in the latest reading (August 2026).