Unemployment rate in the UK, December 2025: 5.2%
Unemployment rate in the UK was 5.2% in December 2025, according to Office for National Statistics (UK).
- Previous month (November 2025): 5.2% (unchanged).
- A year earlier (December 2024): 4.4%.
- A newer figure is available: 4.7% in July 2026.
Latest figure and full history
Other countries in December 2025
| Country | Value |
|---|---|
| Spain | 10.2% |
| France | 8% |
| Canada | 6.8% |
| Italy | 5.7% |
| UK | 5.2% |
| U.S. | 4.4% |
| Australia | 4.12% |
| South Korea | 4.1% |
| Germany | 3.9% |
| Japan | 2.6% |
Other months
Source
Source: Office for National Statistics, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 — Office for National Statistics (UK)