FX.co ★ Euro Zone Employment Rises to 172.6 Million in Q4 2025, Signalling Ongoing Labor Market Strength

Employment in the Euro Zone continued to edge higher in the fourth quarter, with the total number of employed people reaching 172,571.6 thousand, according to the latest data updated on 6 March 2026. This marks an increase from the previously recorded level of 170,411.4 thousand.

Both the previous and current readings are reported for the fourth quarter of 2025, indicating a revised and higher assessment of overall employment in the bloc. The updated figures suggest that the Euro Zone labor market remained resilient into the end of 2025, with more workers in jobs than initially estimated. These numbers will be closely watched by policymakers and investors as they assess the strength of the region’s economic momentum going into 2026.