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Eurozone youth unemployment rate

The euro area's youth unemployment rate is 15.0% as of August 2026, from official Eurostat data. It fell from 15.1% the previous month. Over the period shown it has ranged from 14.0% to 21.3%.

Youth unemployment rate · the euro area
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Eurozone youth unemployment rate, last 10 years
Source: Eurostat (une_rt_m) · data through August 2026 · released 2026-10-01 · modifications: none

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The euro area youth unemployment rate — frequently asked questions

What is the euro area's youth unemployment rate?
The euro area's youth unemployment rate is 15.0% as of August 2026, from official Eurostat data.
Is the euro area's youth unemployment rate rising or falling?
It fell from 15.1% to 15.0% in the latest reading (August 2026).