Job growth: Which European regions are rising fastest?

EuronewsCenterEN 3 min read 100% complete October 24, 2025 at 02:17 PM

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The European Union's employment rate for people aged 20 to 64 reached a record high of 75.8%, up 2.7% from 2021, according to Eurostat data. Åland in Finland leads with the highest employment rate at 86.4%, followed closely by Warsaw (86.2%), Bratislava (85.4%), and Budapest (85.3%). Of the regions analyzed, 46.5% have already met or exceeded the EU's 78% employment target for 2030 set by the European Pillar of Social Rights Action Plan. Northern Europe, including countries like Sweden and Germany, performs well, while southern regions such as parts of Italy, Spain, Romania, and Greece lag behind but show some of the fastest growth rates, particularly in Greece where tourism is a key driver.

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Czech Republic 50% Ireland 50% Denmark 50% Netherlands 60% Eurostat 60% Sweden 60% Finland 70% Europe ×270% EU ×280% Åland 80%

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