Finland retains EU’s highest unemployment rate

Finland had the European Union’s highest unemployment rate in August, at 10.3 per cent, according to figures reported by Yle. Spain followed at 10.0 per cent and Sweden at 8.7 per cent.

Eurostat, the European Commission’s statistical office, published the latest figures on Thursday. They show unemployment rates across EU countries in August.

Finland took the top spot in November last year.