Unemployment rate in the UK, August 2025: 5%
Unemployment rate in the UK was 5% in August 2025, according to Office for National Statistics (UK).
- Previous month (July 2025): 4.8% (+0.2 pp).
- A year earlier (August 2024): 4.3%.
- A newer figure is available: 4.7% in July 2026.
Latest figure and full history
Other countries in August 2025
| Country | Value |
|---|---|
| Canada | 7.1% |
| UK | 5% |
| U.S. | 4.3% |
| Australia | 4.22% |
| Japan | 2.6% |
| South Korea | 2% |
Other months
Source
Source: Office for National Statistics, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 — Office for National Statistics (UK)