New unemployment figures for 2025, based on November Statista data, show varied labor conditions across the G7, with Japan reporting the lowest jobless rate and France the highest.
Japan posted the lowest unemployment rate at 2.57%, maintaining the tightest labor market among the group. Germany followed with 3.70%. The United States recorded 4.16%, placing it in the mid-range of the G7, while the United Kingdom stood at 5.00%.
G7 Unemployment Rate 2025(Statista)
| Rank | Country | Unemployment Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Japan | 2.57% |
| 2 | Germany | 3.70% |
| 3 | United States | 4.16% |
| 4 | United Kingdom | 5.00% |
| 5 | Italy | 6.00% |
| 6 | Canada | 6.26% |
| 7 | France | 7.60% |
Among the higher rates, Italy reported 6.00%, and Canada registered 6.26%. France recorded the highest unemployment rate at 7.60%.
If current trends hold, expect further divergence:
- Japan and Germany could maintain low unemployment, potentially tightening labor markets and fueling wage pressures.
- US and UK may hover around 4–5%, unless global economic headwinds or domestic policy shifts cause sharp labour-market shifts.
- France, Canada, Italy might see modest improvements — but structural reforms will be necessary. Without proactive job-creation policies and retraining initiatives, they risk higher, prolonged unemployment.
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