European Union Employment Rate (Aged 20-64)
European Union Employment Rate (Aged 20-64) stood at 76.3% in Q1 2026, according to Eurostat. It is one of the indicators in the Employment rate table (Value · Quarterly), with a complete series running from Q1 2009 to Q1 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Employment rate table
| Indicator | Q1-2026 | Q4-2025 | Q3-2025 | Q2-2025 | Q1-2025 | Q4-2024 | Q3-2024 | Q2-2024 | Q1-2024 | Q4-2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate aged 20-64 (EU target 78%) | |||||||||||
| European Union | 76.3 | 76.2 | 76.1 | 76.1 | 76 | 75.8 | 75.8 | 75.7 | 75.6 | 75.5 | |
| Germany | 81.5 | 81.3 | 81 | 81 | 81.2 | 81 | 81.1 | 81.1 | 81.1 | 80.9 |
Understanding european Union Employment Rate (Aged 20-64)
The European Union employment rate measures the percentage of working-age individuals from their twenties to retirement age who are employed across all member states of the union. Unlike narrower monetary areas, this indicator groups a broader geographical spectrum, including economies with very different development levels and employment policies.
Viewers should note the comparison with the same period of the previous year to eliminate seasonal fluctuations in industries such as agriculture or tourism. Data released quarterly may be refined in subsequent publication periods once input information is more fully supplemented.
Frequently asked questions
- Did the economic bloc achieve its stated targets during this period?
- The overarching goal targets high employment coverage, but actual outcomes fluctuate across different periods.
- Are seasonal workers without long-term contracts included here?
- As long as they worked during the survey week according to standard criteria, they are recorded.
- Do extreme weather events distort the employment survey results?
- They may have a minor impact on certain outdoor industries, but the overall trend remains largely undisturbed.