Which country has the most jobs? There is no single official number for "jobs available", but two figures from statistics offices come close: the employment rate (the share of working-age people who have a job) and the unemployment rate (the share of people looking for work who cannot find any). Used together they show where work is easiest to get.
This list covers 20 countries. The first 14 are ordered by their employment rate in 2025, using data from the OECD. The last six are outside the OECD, so they are grouped by region and use figures from their own statistics offices. Employment figures are for people aged 15 to 64, unless we say otherwise.
One thing before you pick a country: a high employment rate does not mean a job is waiting for you. Visas, language and your field matter a lot, so check the official immigration site of the country you choose.
#1 Iceland
Employment rate: 84.0%. Unemployment rate: 4.7% (OECD, 2025 annual average, ages 15 to 64). Iceland has the highest employment rate of the countries in this list.
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#2 Netherlands
Employment rate: 82.3%. Unemployment rate: 3.9% (OECD, 2025 annual average, ages 15 to 64). The Netherlands comes second, with one of the lowest unemployment rates here.
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#3 Switzerland
Employment rate: 79.9%. Unemployment rate: 5.0% (OECD, 2025 annual average, ages 15 to 64). Switzerland is not in the EU, so check the entry rules for your passport before you plan a move.
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#4 New Zealand
Employment rate: 77.2%. Unemployment rate: 5.5% (OECD, 2025 annual average, ages 15 to 64). New Zealand's rate has eased since 2023, as the labour market cooled.
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#5 Australia
Employment rate: 77.2%. Unemployment rate: 4.3% (OECD, 2025 annual average, ages 15 to 64). Australia keeps a steady employment rate and a lower unemployment rate than most countries in this list.
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#6 Germany
Employment rate: 77.2%. Unemployment rate: 3.9% (OECD, 2025 annual average, ages 15 to 64). Germany has the lowest unemployment rate of the OECD countries here, tied with the Netherlands.
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#7 Norway
Employment rate: 76.6%. Unemployment rate: 4.7% (OECD, 2025 annual average, ages 15 to 64). Norway's employment rate has stayed above 76% since 2023.
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#8 Sweden
Employment rate: 76.4%. Unemployment rate: 9.0% (OECD, 2025 annual average, ages 15 to 64). Sweden has a high share of people in work, but it also has the highest unemployment rate in this group, so finding a job can take time.
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#9 United Kingdom
Employment rate: 75.1%. Unemployment rate: 4.9% (OECD, 2025 annual average, ages 15 to 64). In the UK, the employment rate has been steady since 2023, while the unemployment rate has crept up.
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#10 Austria
Employment rate: 74.3%. Unemployment rate: 5.7% (OECD, 2025 annual average, ages 15 to 64). Austria's employment rate is close to the UK's and Canada's.
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#11 Canada
Employment rate: 74.2%. Unemployment rate: 7.0% (OECD, 2025 annual average, ages 15 to 64). Canada's unemployment rate has risen each year since 2023.
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#12 United States
Employment rate: 71.9%. Unemployment rate: 4.1% (OECD, 2025 annual average, ages 15 to 64). The OECD figures for the United States in this list are for 2024, not 2025.
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#13 Luxembourg
Employment rate: 69.2%. Unemployment rate: 6.6% (OECD, 2025 annual average, ages 15 to 64). Luxembourg has a lower employment rate than most countries on this list, and its unemployment rate has risen since 2023.
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#14 Belgium
Employment rate: 67.4%. Unemployment rate: 6.3% (OECD, 2025 annual average, ages 15 to 64). Belgium has the lowest employment rate in this list, but it has been rising.
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#15 Singapore
Unemployment rate: 2.0% overall in December 2025, and 2.9% for residents (Singapore Ministry of Manpower). Singapore is not an OECD country, so there is no OECD employment rate for it.
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#16 Hong Kong
Unemployment rate: 3.8% for October to December 2025, seasonally adjusted (Hong Kong Census and Statistics Department).
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#17 India
India's Ministry of Statistics (MoSPI) publishes the Periodic Labour Force Survey. We could not confirm the current figure from an official page, so we do not quote one here.
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#18 United Arab Emirates
The UAE statistics office, the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre, runs the national labour force survey. We could not open its latest release, so we do not quote a figure here. Check its website for the current number.
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#19 Qatar
Qatar's National Planning Council publishes the labour force survey. We could not open its latest bulletin, so we do not quote a figure here. Check its website for the current number.
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#20 Bahrain
Bahrain's Information and eGovernment Authority runs the national labour force survey. We could not confirm a current figure from an official page, so we do not quote one here.
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Stay connected when you move for work
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FAQ
Which country has the highest employment rate?
Among the countries in this list, Iceland: 84.0% of people aged 15 to 64 were in work in 2025, according to the OECD. The Netherlands (82.3%) and Switzerland (79.9%) follow. Countries outside the OECD, like Singapore, Hong Kong and the Gulf states, are measured differently, so they are not directly comparable.
Which country has the most job opportunities?
There is no official ranking of job openings across countries. The employment rate and the unemployment rate are the closest official measures. A country with a high employment rate and a low unemployment rate, like the Netherlands or Germany in this list, usually has more people in work and fewer people searching.
Which country has the lowest unemployment rate?
Of the countries with figures in this list, Singapore has the lowest at 2.0% in December 2025. Among OECD countries here, the Netherlands and Germany are lowest at 3.9% for 2025. Figures for different months and years are not an exact like-for-like comparison.
Can foreigners work in these countries?
It depends on your passport, your skills and the country's visa rules. Each country sets its own rules, and they change. Check the official immigration or government website of the country before you apply.
Do I need a local SIM when I move for work?
Not on day one. A travel eSIM gives you data as soon as you land, so you can use maps, messaging and job apps. Once you have an address and a contract, you can choose a local plan. See our guide for working abroad with an eSIM.
Sources: employment and unemployment rates for OECD countries from the OECD Data Explorer, infra-annual labour statistics, annual averages for 2025 (United States: 2024). Other countries as linked above.
