Economy

Eurozone Unemployment Holds Steady at 6.2% in March 2025: A Closer Look at the Figures

Eurozone Unemployment Rate Remains Unchanged

According to the latest Eurostat data released on Friday, the eurozone's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate stood firm at 6.2% in March 2025, mirroring February's figures and showing a slight improvement from 6.5% the previous year.

EU-Wide Unemployment Statistics

The unemployment rate across the European Union also remained stable at 5.8%. The statistics revealed that the number of unemployed individuals reached 10.8 million in the euro area and 12.9 million across the EU.

Country-Specific Unemployment Rates

Germany reported one of the lowest unemployment rates at 3.5%, while Spain and Greece continued to struggle with higher rates, approximately 10.9% and 9.0%, respectively. Additionally, youth unemployment in the eurozone saw a marginal decrease to 14.2% in February from 14.3%.