Unemployment Rate 2024 Uk. The unemployment rate has unexpectedly risen to its highest level for two and a half years, official figures show. How many people are unemployed?
Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment. In 2024 an extra two million workers are expected to be looking for jobs, raising the global unemployment rate from 5.1 per cent in 2023 to 5.2 per cent.