Labour market slack, total slack, European Union
Released 11 June 2026
11.0% in 2025. The unmet demand for work among people aged 20 to 64, as a share of the extended labour force: the unemployed, part-timers who want more hours, people available but not seeking, and people seeking but not available.
11.0%Labour market slack, total slack, European Union, 2025
201913.1%
202014.2%
202113.4%
202211.7%
202311.3%
202411.0%
202511.0%
11.0%Labour market slack, total slack, European Union, 2025, beside 8 others
Finland16.7%
France14.0%d
Sweden14.0%
Belgium11.5%
European Union11.0%
Denmark10.9%
Netherlands9.3%
Norway8.9%
Germany7.4%
Every figure kept
| Period | Value | Status | Released |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11.0% | 11 June 2026 | |
| 2024 | 11.0% | 11 June 2026 | |
| 2023 | 11.3% | 11 June 2026 | |
| 2022 | 11.7% | 11 June 2026 | |
| 2021 | 13.4% | 11 June 2026 | |
| 2020 | 14.2% | 11 June 2026 | |
| 2019 | 13.1% | 11 June 2026 |
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