United States vs United Kingdom: Unemployment

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🇺🇸 United States

4.1%

Rank #8

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

4.4%

Rank #6

Difference (A − B)

-0.3%

% difference vs B

-6.8%

Historical chart

Key context

  • United States period change: -11.4% · United Kingdom: 6.3%
  • Latest observation: 2025 / 2025 · status preliminary / preliminary
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