Unemployment rate in the UK, July 2026: 4.7%
Unemployment rate in the UK was 4.7% in July 2026, according to Office for National Statistics (UK).
- Previous month (June 2026): 4.9% (-0.2 pp).
- A year earlier (July 2025): 4.8%.
- This is the latest official figure.
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Other countries in July 2026
| Country | Value |
|---|---|
| Spain | 10.2% |
| France | 8.3% |
| Canada | 6.4% |
| Italy | 6.1% |
| UK | 4.7% |
| Australia | 4.49% |
| U.S. | 4.1% |
| Germany | 4% |
| South Korea | 2.6% |
| Japan | 2.4% |
Other months
Source
Source: Office for National Statistics, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 — Office for National Statistics (UK)