The Unemployment Rate represents the percentage of the total labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment during the previous month. It is one of the most closely watched economic indicators as it reflects the health of the labor market and overall economic vitality. A declining rate suggests economic expansion and potential upward pressure on wages.
The rate is derived from the Household Survey (Current Population Survey) conducted by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, covering approximately 60,000 households.
| Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2026 | 5.20 | 5.10 | +0.10 |
| Jul 15, 2026 | 5.00 | 5.10 | -0.10 |
| Jun 16, 2026 | 5.10 | 5.20 | -0.10 |
| May 18, 2026 | 5.20 | 5.30 | -0.10 |
| Apr 16, 2026 | 5.40 | 5.20 | +0.20 |
| Jul 15, 2025 | 5.00 | 5.00 | 0.00 |
| Jun 16, 2025 | 5.00 | 5.10 | -0.10 |
| May 19, 2025 | 5.10 | 5.20 | -0.10 |
| Apr 16, 2025 | 5.20 | 5.30 | -0.10 |
| Mar 17, 2025 | 5.40 | 5.10 | +0.30 |
| Jul 15, 2024 | 5.00 | 5.00 | 0.00 |
| Jun 17, 2024 | 5.00 | 5.00 | 0.00 |
| May 17, 2024 | 5.00 | 5.20 | -0.20 |
| Apr 16, 2024 | 5.20 | 5.20 | 0.00 |
| Mar 18, 2024 | 5.30 | 5.10 | +0.20 |
| Jul 17, 2023 | 5.20 | 5.30 | -0.10 |
| Jun 15, 2023 | 5.20 | 5.20 | 0.00 |
| May 16, 2023 | 5.20 | 5.30 | -0.10 |
| Apr 18, 2023 | 5.30 | 5.50 | -0.20 |
| Mar 15, 2023 | 5.60 | 5.50 | +0.10 |
| Jul 15, 2022 | 5.50 | 5.90 | -0.40 |
| Jun 15, 2022 | 5.90 | 6.10 | -0.20 |
| May 16, 2022 | 6.10 | — | — |
| Apr 18, 2022 | 5.80 | 5.50 | +0.30 |
| Mar 15, 2022 | 5.50 | 5.10 | +0.40 |
