Europe & Central Asia
United Kingdom Unemployment
Share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
Latest Value
4.7%
As of 2025
YoY Change
+8.8%
2024 → 2025
Record High
10.3%
Recorded in 1993
Record Low
3.7%
Recorded in 2019
10-Year Average
4.3%
2016–2025
Data Range
1991–2025
35 data points
Source
World Bank
Code: SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS
Historical Trend
1991 – 2025
Analysis
The United Kingdom's unemployment rate of 4.75% indicates a relatively stable labor market. This rate is considered low to moderate, suggesting that the economy is experiencing steady growth. The UK's unemployment rate has been decreasing over the past few years, reflecting a positive trend in the country's job market.
Historical Data
| Value | YoY Change | Change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4.7% | 0.4% | +8.8% |
| 2024 | 4.4% | 0.3% | +8.3% |
| 2023 | 4.0% | 0.3% | +6.8% |
| 2022 | 3.8% | 1.1% | -22.5% |
| 2021 | 4.9% | 0.4% | +8.8% |
| 2020 | 4.5% | 0.8% | +22.3% |
| 2019 | 3.7% | 0.5% | -11.8% |
| 2018 | 4.1% | 0.4% | -7.9% |
| 2017 | 4.5% | 0.4% | -8.3% |
| 2016 | 4.9% | 0.6% | -11.6% |
Source: World Bank Open Data · 1991–2025
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