Euro area female youth unemployment rate (under 25)
Euro area female youth unemployment rate (under 25) stood at 14.8% in Jul 2026, according to Eurostat. It is one of the indicators in the Unemployment rate table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 2000 to Jul 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Unemployment rate table
| Indicator | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | 10-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female youth unemployment (under 25) | |||||||||||
| Euro area | 14.8 | 14.6 | 14.8 | 14.9 | 15.4 | 15.4 | 15.3 | 15.1 | 14.6 | 15.1 | |
| European Union | 15.1 | 15.3 | 15.3 | 15.1 | 16 | 15.8 | 15.7 | 15.4 | 15.1 | 15.5 |
Understanding euro area female youth unemployment rate (under 25)
This item records the ratio of young female workers who are unemployed, seeking work, and available to work out of total labour force in the same age group, calculated specifically for the euro area bloc. The scope counts only those actually participating in the labour force, excluding full-time pupils and students, homemakers, and those without a job-seeking demand. Unlike individual countries or wider union blocs, this indicator reflects the employment health of a unified currency union.
When tracking, it should be noted that data is typically published monthly and is prone to retroactive adjustments when supplementary data from member countries becomes available. Due to the characteristic of young cohorts fluctuating heavily following graduation seasons or holidays, comparing with the same period of the previous year is more useful than direct contrast with the immediately preceding month to avoid short-term noise. Viewers must take care not to confuse this with the general unemployment rate of the entire labour force.
Frequently asked questions
- How does this indicator differ from the general unemployment rate?
- This indicator focuses exclusively on young female workers, whereas the general rate accounts for all genders and adult ages.
- Why do the most recent monthly figures often carry an estimated status?
- Because certain member states require additional time to compile and submit complete reports on the labour market.
- Should two consecutive months be compared directly?
- It is not advisable, as seasonal factors such as school graduation timing typically skew short-term fluctuations.