14.8%: Youth unemployment (under-25s) was 14.8% in the euro area in January 2026 (15.1%

14.8%

Youth unemployment (under-25s) was 14.8% in the euro area in January 2026 (15.1% across the EU) — 2.9 million young people.

Source: Eurostat · Euro area unemployment (Euro indicators) (2026) [50]

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