Latvia's May unemployment rate at 6.5% exceeds EU and eurozone averages – Eurostat

New data from Eurostat, the European Union's statistical office, shows that Latvia's unemployment rate reached 6.5% in May 2026. This figure is above the average unemployment rates for both the European Union and the eurozone. Eurostat regularly publishes member state unemployment statistics, and Latvia's latest reading indicates a higher level of joblessness compared to the broader region. While the exact EU and eurozone averages are not specified, the data confirms that Latvia's rate was elevated relative to them. The figures are for May 2026.