UK unemployment rate

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UK unemployment rate

June to August 2026 · Aged 16 and over, economically active

4.7%-0.2 pts

The ONS advises caution: Labour Force Survey estimates are of reduced quality.

UK unemployment rateUK unemployment rate was 4.7% in June to August 2026, down 0.2 percentage points on March to May 2026.
Sep-Nov 2024Jun-Aug 2026

UK unemployment rate falls to 4.7% in June to August 2026.

ONS MGSX/LMS · next 17 Nov 2026 (provisional)CSV

Share of economically active people aged 16 and over who are unemployed, seasonally adjusted

History

The ONS advises caution: Labour Force Survey estimates are of reduced quality.

UK unemployment rate: Share of economically active people aged 16 and over who are unemployed
PeriodValueStatus
Jun-Aug 20264.7%
Mar-May 20264.9%
Dec-Feb 20264.9%
Sep-Nov 20255.1%
Jun-Aug 20254.8%
Mar-May 20254.7%
Dec-Feb 20254.5%
Sep-Nov 20244.4%
  • Figures for Jun-Aug 2026, published 20 Oct 2026, 07:00
  • Next update expected 17 Nov 2026, 07:00 (provisional)
  • Source: Office for National Statistics (MGSX/LMS)
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