Labour market · 01/04/2026Updated: 10/18/2026 · 1 min read

Euro area unemployment rate rises to 6.2% in February 2026

The euro area unemployment rate increased to 6.2% in February 2026, up from 6.1% in January 2026 and down from 6.3% in February 2025, while the EU unemployment rate remained stable at 5.9% in February 2026.