Unemployment rate in the UK, May 2026: 4.9%
Unemployment rate in the UK was 4.9% in May 2026, according to Office for National Statistics (UK).
- Previous month (April 2026): 4.9% (unchanged).
- A year earlier (May 2025): 4.7%.
- A newer figure is available: 4.7% in July 2026.
Latest figure and full history
Other countries in May 2026
| Country | Value |
|---|---|
| Spain | 10.2% |
| France | 8.4% |
| Canada | 6.6% |
| Italy | 5.6% |
| UK | 4.9% |
| Australia | 4.39% |
| U.S. | 4.3% |
| Germany | 3.9% |
| South Korea | 2.9% |
| Japan | 2.5% |
Other months
Source
Source: Office for National Statistics, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 — Office for National Statistics (UK)