Top 10 European countries with the lowest unemployment rate
- Portugal Business News - Valerie Charoux
- Jun 1
- 3 min read

Jobs News Europe - Here is the ranking of the Top 10 European countries with the lowest unemployment rate in 2026. It should be easier to find a job in these countries due to their low unemployment rates, according to data published by Eurostat on June 1st, 2026:
The unemployment rate data below refers to the percentage of the population on the labor market that is unemployed for the month of April 2026, showing the European countries (excluding Switzerland and the UK) where it should be easier to find a job due to low unemployment rates.
What is the average unemployment rate in the EU in 2026?
The average unemployment rate in the EU in 2026 is 6.0% for the month of April 2026.
What is the unemployment rate trend in the EU?
The unemployment rate trend in the EU is decreasing steadily on a monthly basis since April 2021 when it was 7.5% to reach 6% in April 2026.
Top 10 European countries with the lowest unemployment rate in 2026:
1 - Bulgaria
Bulgaria ranks No. 1 country in Europe with the lowest unemployment rate with an unemployment rate of 2.8% in April 2026. It should be easier to find a job in Bulgaria due to its low unemployment rate.
2 - Poland
Poland ranks 2nd country in Europe with the lowest unemployment rate with an unemployment rate of 3.0% in April 2026. It should be easier to find a job in Poland due to its low unemployment rate.
3 - Czechia
Czechia ranks 3rd country in Europe with the lowest unemployment rate with an unemployment rate of 3.1% in April 2026. It should be easier to find a job in Czechia due to its low unemployment rate.
4 - Cyprus
Cyprus ranks 4th country in Europe with the lowest unemployment rate with an unemployment rate of 3.2% in April 2026. It should be easier to find a job in Cyprus due to its low unemployment rate.
5 - Malta
Malta ranks 5th country in Europe with the lowest unemployment rate with an unemployment rate of 3.6% in April 2026. It should be easier to find a job in Malta due to its low unemployment rate.
6 - Germany
Germany ranks 6th country in Europe with the lowest unemployment rate with an unemployment rate of 3.8% in April 2026. It should be easier to find a job in Germany due to its low unemployment rate.
7 - Netherlands
Netherlands ranks 7th country in Europe with the lowest unemployment rate with an unemployment rate of 3.9% in April 2026. It should be easier to find a job in the Netherlands due to its low unemployment rate.
8 - Slovenia
Slovenia ranks 8th country in Europe with the lowest unemployment rate with an unemployment rate of 4.1% in April 2026. It should be easier to find a job in Slovenia due to its low unemployment rate.
9 - Croatia
Croatia ranks 9th country in Europe with the lowest unemployment rate with an unemployment rate of 4.2% in April 2026. It should be easier to find a job in Croatia due to its low unemployment rate.
10 - Hungary
Hungary ranks 10th country in Europe with the lowest unemployment rate with an unemployment rate of 4.6% in April 2026. It should be easier to find a job in Hungary due to its low unemployment rate.


