Unemployment international comparisons: Economic indicators
Unemployment data tells us about the strength of the labour market. Find the latest data on unemployment in several major world economies.

This paper contains labour market figures for parliamentary constituencies, as well as a summary of the latest national and regional statistics.
Unemployment by Constituency, January 2014 (6 MB , PDF)
• The number of people claiming Jobseeker’s Allowance decreased by 24,000 between November and December 2013 to 1.25 million people aged 18 or over, the lowest level since January 2009.
• The unemployment rate was 7.1% in September-November 2013. The ILO measure of unemployment was 2.32 million people, down 167,000 from the previous quarter and down 172,000 from the previous year.
• The number of people in employment was 30.15 million in September-November 2013, up 280,000 from the previous quarter and up 450,000 from the previous year. The employment rate was 72.1%.
Unemployment by Constituency, January 2014 (6 MB , PDF)
Unemployment data tells us about the strength of the labour market. Find the latest data on unemployment in several major world economies.
Debt levels affect how much households spend. Find the latest data on UK household debt, mortgage rates and insolvencies.
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on London’s contribution to the national economy on Thursday 10 July 2025 at 3pm. The debate will be led by Joe Powell MP.