Unemployment Rate

EU Unemployment Rate

The percentage of individuals eligible for work and are currently looking for employment but unable to secure a position. Rising unemployment is a negative indicator that foreshadows a probable reduction in consumer spending.

Date	Value	Previous	Change
Mar 2012	10.89	10.79	+0.10
Feb 2012	10.79	10.70	+0.09
Jan 2012	10.70	10.58	+0.12
Dec 2011	10.58	10.52	+0.06
Nov 2011	10.52	10.38	+0.14
Oct 2011	10.38	10.26	+0.12
Sep 2011	10.26	10.11	+0.15
Aug 2011	10.11	10.05	+0.06
Jul 2011	10.05	9.94	+0.11
Jun 2011	9.94	9.90	+0.04