Unemployment rate, aged 18 to 24, seasonally adjusted (Nov–Jan 2026)

14.4%

Office for National Statistics, series YBVQ (LFS: Unemployment rate: UK: All: Aged 18-24: %: SA), release of 2026-09-14 reports unemployment rate, aged 18 to 24, seasonally adjusted (Nov–Jan 2026) of 14.4% for 27 April 2026.

Taken from the source, last 23 Oct 2026, 16:59 UTC · Source · Receipt · About Office for National Statistics (ONS)

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• Helen Whately on unemployment among 18 to 24-year-olds, 27 April 2026

  Helen Whately said: “Unemployment among 18 to 24-year-olds is at 14.3%—that means that one in seven young people is unemployed.” This page repeats what Office for National Statistics reports.

  Helen Whately · week of 2026-10-23

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