Unemployment rate in the UK, February 2026: 5%
Unemployment rate in the UK was 5% in February 2026, according to Office for National Statistics (UK).
- Previous month (January 2026): 4.9% (+0.1 pp).
- A year earlier (February 2025): 4.6%.
- A newer figure is available: 4.7% in July 2026.
Latest figure and full history
Other countries in February 2026
| Country | Value |
|---|---|
| Spain | 10.3% |
| France | 8.2% |
| Canada | 6.7% |
| Italy | 5.6% |
| UK | 5% |
| U.S. | 4.4% |
| Australia | 4.31% |
| Germany | 3.9% |
| South Korea | 3.4% |
| Japan | 2.6% |
Other months
Source
Source: Office for National Statistics, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 — Office for National Statistics (UK)