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 briefing presents the latest statistics on youth unemployment in the UK as well as comparisons with other OECD countries.
Youth unemployment statistics (679 KB , PDF)
In February 2024, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reintroduced Labour Force Survey (LFS) data, after issues with data reliability in the second half of 2023.
The ONS have said that the reintroduced LFS estimates should be treated with additional caution, and that the quarterly change estimates are particularly volatile.
In September to November 2024:
In July to September 2024 there were 946,000 people aged 16-24 who were not in employment, education or training, 12.3% of all 16-24 year olds.
In December 2024, 301,500 people aged 18 to 24 claimed unemployment related benefits. This was around the same as the previous month and an increase of 21,400 from a year before.
Youth unemployment statistics (679 KB , PDF)
Unemployment data tells us about the strength of the labour market. Find the latest data on unemployment in several major world economies.
This briefing looks at trends in the UK National Minimum Wage, minimum Wage jobs and how the UK compares internationally.
The second reading of the Employment Rights Bill 2024-25 took place on 21 October 2024. This briefing covers the bill's progress from second reading through to the end of its committee stage.