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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2026 | — | 9.80 | — |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 | — | — |
| Jul 26, 2022 | 6.80 | — | — |
| Jun 21, 2022 | 7.90 | — | — |
| May 24, 2022 | 6.90 | — | — |
| May 4, 2022 | 7.00 | — | — |
| Mar 22, 2022 | 6.70 | — | — |
