The EU employment rate reached its highest level on record in the fourth quarter of 2024, according to new OECD data. Eight EU member states also hit all-time highs, based on records dating back to 2005. Meanwhile, unemployment across the bloc dropped to its lowest level since 2000 in February 2025, showing a clear decline in joblessness. These latest figures highlight a resilient European labor market.
Click on for a look at the countries with the highest employment rates across the region.