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  • Subdued labour market in July

    In July 2025, there were 5 438 000 employed people, not seasonally adjusted. The number of hours worked per week averaged 102.3 million. The number of unemployed people was 474 000, corresponding to an unemployment rate of 8.0 percent. Seasonally adjusted and smoothed data show an increase in the number of employed people. The seasonally adjusted and smoothed unemployment rate stood at 8.7 percent.

  • Unemployment remains on a higher level in the second quarter

    In the second quarter of 2025, the number of employed people amounted to 5 306 000, not seasonally adjusted. The average number of hours worked per week decreased and amounted to 159.2 million hours. There were 545 000 unemployed people. This corresponds to an unemployment rate of 9.3 percent. Seasonally adjusted and smoothed data shows an increase in employment. The unemployment rate amounted to 8.7 percent.

  • Labour market remains subdued

    In June 2025, there were 5 402 000 employed people, not seasonally adjusted. The number of hours worked per week averaged 154.3 million. In calendar-adjusted figures, this corresponds to a decrease of 2,3 percent. The number of unemployed people was 559 000, corresponding to an unemployment rate of 9.4 percent. Seasonally adjusted and smoothed data show an increase in both the number of employed people and in the employment rate. The seasonally adjusted and smoothed unemployment rate was 8.7 percent.

  • Permanent employees are increasing but unemployment remains at a higher level

    In May 2025, there were 5 231 000 employed people, not seasonally adjusted. The number of permanent employees increased by 81 000 people compared to May 2024 and amounted to 4 185 000. The number of hours worked per week averaged 167.4 million. The number of unemployed people increased by 66 000 and amounted to 561 000. This corresponds to an unemployment rate of 9.7 percent, an increase of 1.0 percentage points. Seasonally adjusted and smoothed data show an increase in both the number of employed people and in the employment rate. The seasonally adjusted and smoothed unemployment rate stood at 8.7 percent.

  • Continued subdued labour market with some signs of recovery

    In April 2025, there were 5 261 000 employed people, not seasonally adjusted. The number of hours worked per week averaged 157.0 million. The number of unemployed people was 513 000, corresponding to an unemployment rate of 8.9 percent. Seasonally adjusted and smoothed data show an increase in employment and a decrease in unemployment. The unemployment rate stood at 8.6 percent.