The reading has fallen in each of the last 3 releases.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 20, 2026 | — | 9.40 | — |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 9.10 | 9.80 | -0.70 |
| Aug 25, 2026 | 9.90 | 9.80 | +0.10 |
| Jul 21, 2026 | 10.00 | 11.20 | -1.20 |
| Jun 24, 2026 | 12.70 | 11.50 | +1.20 |
| May 27, 2026 | 11.60 | 11.50 | +0.10 |
| Apr 22, 2026 | 11.10 | 11.20 | -0.10 |
| Mar 24, 2026 | 10.90 | 10.30 | +0.60 |
| Feb 24, 2026 | 10.40 | 10.00 | +0.40 |
| Jan 27, 2026 | 9.80 | 9.50 | +0.30 |
| Dec 23, 2025 | 9.70 | 9.60 | +0.10 |
| Nov 25, 2025 | 9.60 | 9.10 | +0.50 |
| Oct 21, 2025 | 9.10 | 9.10 | 0.00 |
| Sep 23, 2025 | 9.30 | 9.50 | -0.20 |
| Aug 26, 2025 | 9.30 | 9.70 | -0.40 |
| Jul 22, 2025 | 9.90 | 8.90 | +1.00 |
| Jun 25, 2025 | 10.50 | 9.70 | +0.80 |
| May 22, 2025 | 10.00 | 10.20 | -0.20 |
| Apr 24, 2025 | 10.10 | 9.90 | +0.20 |
| Mar 25, 2025 | 9.40 | 8.90 | +0.50 |
| Feb 25, 2025 | 9.50 | 8.40 | +1.10 |
| Jan 24, 2025 | 8.10 | 8.10 | 0.00 |
| Dec 23, 2024 | 8.10 | 8.10 | 0.00 |
| Nov 26, 2024 | 8.10 | 7.70 | +0.40 |
| Oct 22, 2024 | 8.10 | 7.50 | +0.60 |
| Sep 24, 2024 | 7.50 | 7.60 | -0.10 |
| Aug 20, 2024 | 7.90 | 7.60 | +0.30 |
| Jul 23, 2024 | 8.30 | 8.80 | -0.50 |
| Jun 26, 2024 | 10.20 | 9.00 | +1.20 |
| May 22, 2024 | 9.20 | 8.50 | +0.70 |
| Apr 24, 2024 | 9.00 | 8.00 | +1.00 |
| Mar 26, 2024 | 7.80 | 8.10 | -0.30 |
| Feb 20, 2024 | 8.30 | 7.50 | +0.80 |
| Jan 25, 2024 | 7.10 | 7.30 | -0.20 |
| Dec 22, 2023 | 6.80 | 6.90 | -0.10 |
| Nov 21, 2023 | 6.80 | 6.30 | +0.50 |
| Oct 24, 2023 | 7.00 | 7.00 | 0.00 |
| Sep 26, 2023 | 6.70 | — | — |
| Aug 22, 2023 | 6.90 | — | — |
| Jul 25, 2023 | 7.20 | — | — |
| Jun 20, 2023 | 9.00 | — | — |
| May 24, 2023 | 7.90 | — | — |
| Apr 26, 2023 | 6.90 | — | — |
| Mar 21, 2023 | 6.70 | — | — |
| Feb 21, 2023 | 7.60 | — | — |
| Jan 27, 2023 | 6.70 | — | — |
| Dec 20, 2022 | 5.90 | — | — |
| Nov 22, 2022 | 5.80 | — | — |
| Oct 25, 2022 | 6.70 | — | — |
| Sep 20, 2022 | 6.70 | — | — |
| Aug 23, 2022 | 6.60 | — | — |
The latest reading is within its usual range, less than one standard deviation from the mean.
