EU Unemployment Rate by Country

Highest Unemployment Rate

Spain and Greece exhibit the highest unemployment rates within the EU, standing at 11.5% and 10.9% respectively, significantly surpassing the EU average of 5.9%.

Lowest Unemployment Rate

Czechia, Malta, and Poland boast the lowest unemployment figures, with Czechia leading at a mere 2.5%, followed closely by Malta and Poland with rates of 2.7% and 2.8% respectively.

Comparison with EU Average

A total of 14 countries have unemployment rates below the EU 27 average of 5.9%, indicating a diverse economic landscape where more than half of the member states perform better than the average.

Euro Area Versus EU Average

The unemployment rate in the Euro area is slightly higher at 6.4% compared to the EU 27 average, suggesting that countries using the euro might face more significant unemployment challenges.

Unemployment Rates Close to EU Average

Several countries, including Slovakia, Belgium, and Romania, exhibit unemployment rates just below the EU average, with figures of 5.8%, 5.5%, and 5.4% respectively, highlighting a group of countries on the cusp of the EU average.

Unemployment Rate Range

The unemployment rate across the EU spans from a low of 2.5% in Czechia to a high of 11.5% in Spain, illustrating a wide range of 9%, which underscores the economic diversity within the Union.

Northern and Southern Europe Disparity

Countries in Southern Europe, such as Spain, Greece, and Italy, generally report higher unemployment rates, while Northern and Central European countries like Germany, Poland, and Czechia show lower rates, indicating a geographical disparity in economic health.