United Kingdom vs United States: Unemployment
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🇬🇧 United Kingdom
4.4%
Rank #6
🇺🇸 United States
4.1%
Rank #8
Difference (A − B)
0.3%
% difference vs B
+7.3%
Historical chart
Key context
- United Kingdom period change: 6.3% · United States: -11.4%
- Latest observation: 2025 / 2025 · status preliminary / preliminary
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