United Kingdom Unemployment Rate

The United Kingdom's unemployment rate held steady at 4.4% from November to January 2025, in line with expectations, remaining at its highest level since the three months ending May 2024. The number of individuals unemployed for up to 12 months increased, while those unemployed for over 12 months declined. Compared to the same period last year, unemployment rose for both short- and long-term job seekers. Meanwhile, the number of unemployed individuals grew by 144 thousand to 33.92 million, largely due to a rise in full-time employment. The number of people holding second jobs also increased, now accounting for 3.7% of all employed individuals. Lastly, the economic activity rate remained unchanged at 21.5%.