Unemployment rate in the UK, March 2026: 4.9%
Unemployment rate in the UK was 4.9% in March 2026, according to Office for National Statistics (UK).
- Previous month (February 2026): 5% (-0.1 pp).
- A year earlier (March 2025): 4.6%.
- A newer figure is available: 4.7% in July 2026.
Latest figure and full history
Other countries in March 2026
| Country | Value |
|---|---|
| Spain | 10.3% |
| France | 8.2% |
| Canada | 6.7% |
| Italy | 5.6% |
| UK | 4.9% |
| U.S. | 4.3% |
| Australia | 4.29% |
| Germany | 3.9% |
| South Korea | 3% |
| Japan | 2.7% |
Other months
Source
Source: Office for National Statistics, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 — Office for National Statistics (UK)