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Unemployment Rate

The unemployment rate represents the percentage of the labor force that is jobless and actively seeking employment. It is derived from the Current Population Survey (CPS) conducted monthly by the BLS.

📊 Monthly 📡 Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Current value
4.4 %
▼ -0.10 Dec 2025

Unemployment Rate — trend over time

Unemployment Rate (%)

Data table — Unemployment Rate

Period Value (%) Change