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In 2022, the unemployment rate of people aged 15-74 in the EU was 6.2%. However, the rate varied across the EU’s NUTS 2 regions.
The lowest unemployment rates were recorded in Central Bohemia (1.2%), Prague (1.6%), South-East and South-West in Czechia as well as Central Transdanubia in Hungary (all 1.7%).
At the opposite end of the scale, the highest unemployment rates were registered in the Spanish regions of Ceuta (28.4%), Melilla (21.6%) and Andalusia (19.0%), along with the outermost region Guadeloupe in France (18.6%).
Source dataset: lfst_r_lfu3rt
Compared with 2021, the highest increases in the unemployment rate were registered in the Spanish regions of Melilla and Ceuta (both +1.8 percentage points; pp), as well as in the outermost region of Guadeloupe in France (+1.5 pp). The highest decreases were recorded in the South Aegean region in Greece (-8.1 pp), the Canary Islands region in Spain (-5.6 pp) and Western Greece (-4.9 pp).
Almost 2 percentage point decrease for young people
In 2022, the EU average unemployment rate for young people aged between 15 and 29 was 11.3% (-1.7 pp compared with 2021).
Source dataset: lfst_r_lfu3rt
However, there were marked regional differences in the unemployment rates for young people. The regions with the lowest rates were Central Bohemia (1.7%), South-West (3.1%) and Prague (3.2%) in Czechia, Upper Bavaria in Germany (3.3%), closely followed by West Transdanubia in Hungary (3.6%).
In contrast, the highest rates were recorded in Ceuta in Spain (42.4%), the Greek region of Thessaly (39.8%), Central Greece (36.5%), and another region in Spain, Melilla (36.1%). Campania and Sicily in Italy (both 34.2%) and West Macedonia in Greece (34.3%) also had high rates of unemployment among young people.
For more information
- Statistics Explained article on unemployment statistics at regional level
- Thematic section on the labour market (including the Labour Force Survey)
- Database on employment and unemployment (Labour force survey)
- Statistics 4 Beginners on the labour market
- Thematic section on regions
- Database on regions
Methodological notes:
- These data on regional unemployment are compiled on the basis of the EU Labour Force Survey (EU-LFS).
- The names of the regions presented in the article are English translations of the original names.
- Youth unemployment rate: the number of unemployed people aged 15 to 29 as a percentage of the labour force of the same age.
- Estonia, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta and Iceland: single regions at this level of detail.
- Unemployment rate 15-74 not available in 2022:
- Germany
- DE22 Lower Bavaria
- DE23 Oberpfalz
- DEB2 Trier
- France
- FRY5 Mayotte
- Poland
- PL43 Lubuskie
- Finland
- FI20 Åland Islands
- Germany
- Unemployment rate 15-29 not available in 2022:
- Germany
- DE13 Freiburg
- DE14 Tübingen
- DE22 Lower Bavaria
- DE23 Oberpfalz
- DE24 Oberfranken
- DE25 Mittelfranken
- DE26 Unterfranken
- DE27 Swabia
- DE50 Bremen
- DE72 Giessen
- DE73 Kassel
- DE80 Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania
- DE91 Braunschweig
- DE92 Hannover
- DE93 Lüneburg
- DEA4 Detmold
- DEB1 Koblenz
- DEB2 Trier
- DEB3 Rheinhessen-Pfalz
- DEC0 Saarland
- DED2 Dresden
- DED4 Chemnitz
- DED5 Leipzig
- DEG0 Thuringia
- France
- FRY5 Mayotte
- FRM0 Corsica
- Italy
- ITC2 Valle d'Aosta
- Austria
- AT11 Burgenland
- AT34 Vorarlberg
- Poland
- PL42 Zachodniopomorskie
- PL43 Lubuskie
- PL52 Opolskie
- PL62 Warmińsko-mazurskie
- PL63 Pomorskie
- PL72 Świętokrzyskie
- PL84 Podlaskie
- PL91 Warsaw-Capital
- Portugal
- PT20 Azores
- Slovakia
- SK01 Bratislava
- Finland
- FI20 Åland Islands
- Germany
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As an expert in regional unemployment analysis and labor market trends, I've delved into the provided article to break down and elucidate the concepts and data presented. My knowledge extends to understanding the intricacies of labor force statistics, regional variations, and youth unemployment rates across the European Union.
1. Unemployment Rates in the EU (2022):
- The overall unemployment rate for individuals aged 15-74 in the EU was 6.2% in 2022.
- Regional disparities were observed across NUTS 2 regions (a hierarchical system for dividing the territory for statistical purposes).
- Notable regions with low unemployment rates included Central Bohemia and Prague in Czechia, as well as Central Transdanubia in Hungary, all ranging from 1.2% to 1.7%.
- Conversely, high unemployment rates were reported in Spanish regions (Ceuta, Melilla, and Andalusia) and the outermost region Guadeloupe in France.
2. Changes in Unemployment Rates (2022 vs. 2021):
- Spain experienced significant increases in the unemployment rate, particularly in the regions of Melilla and Ceuta, both witnessing a rise of 1.8 percentage points. Guadeloupe in France also saw an increase of 1.5 percentage points.
- Contrarily, some regions showed substantial decreases in unemployment rates, with the South Aegean region in Greece leading the way with an 8.1 percentage point decrease.
3. Youth Unemployment Rates (2022):
- The average EU unemployment rate for individuals aged 15 to 29 was 11.3% in 2022, reflecting a decrease of 1.7 percentage points from the previous year.
- Regional variations were evident, with Central Bohemia, South-West, and Prague in Czechia, along with Upper Bavaria in Germany, showcasing the lowest youth unemployment rates.
- Ceuta in Spain reported the highest youth unemployment rate at 42.4%, followed by various regions in Greece and Italy.
4. Additional Information:
- The data source for regional unemployment is the EU Labour Force Survey (EU-LFS).
- English translations are provided for the names of the regions.
- Some regions did not have available data for specific age groups in 2022.
5. Limitations:
- Unemployment rates for certain regions or age groups were not available in the provided dataset.
- The unemployment rate for individuals aged 15-74 was not available for Germany, France (Mayotte), Poland, Finland, and several specific regions within Germany and France.
In conclusion, the analysis provides a comprehensive view of the unemployment landscape in the EU, emphasizing regional variations and changes over time. For more detailed information, the article references additional resources, including the EU Labour Force Survey and thematic sections on the labor market and regions. If you have any specific questions or need further clarification, feel free to reach out.
