Unemployment across OECD nations averaged 4.9% in May 2026. However, overall labor market conditions varied dramatically between member countries as economic growth slowed across parts of the developed world. While some nations maintained remarkably tight job markets, others continued to struggle with persistent, structural joblessness.
Using official data from the OECD, this gallery ranks unemployment rates for people aged 15 and older across member countries, accounting for normal seasonal hiring patterns. Click on to discover where your country stands.