Annual Labour Costs Rise by 3.4% in Euro Area, 4.1% in EU – Q1 2025

PRESS RELEASE BY EUROSTAT – STATISTICAL OFFICE OF THE EUROPEAN UNION
Labour Costs Continue to Rise Across the EU in Early 2025

In the first quarter of 2025, hourly labour costs increased by 3.4% in the euro area and by 4.1% in the EU, compared to the same period in 2024. These figures were published by Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union.

This rise reflects ongoing labour market dynamics and inflationary pressures within the EU member states.

🧾 Official publication available here:
🔗 Eurostat News Release – 16 June 2025

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