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 28, 2026 | 4.60 | 4.30 | +0.30 |
| Jul 24, 2026 | 4.40 | 4.10 | +0.30 |
| Jun 25, 2026 | 4.30 | 4.20 | +0.10 |
| May 28, 2026 | 4.50 | 4.30 | +0.20 |
| Apr 24, 2026 | 4.70 | 4.70 | 0.00 |
| Jul 25, 2025 | 4.50 | 4.00 | +0.50 |
| Jun 27, 2025 | 4.30 | 4.40 | -0.10 |
| May 23, 2025 | 4.40 | 4.20 | +0.20 |
| Apr 25, 2025 | 4.30 | 4.30 | 0.00 |
| Mar 28, 2025 | 4.40 | 4.40 | 0.00 |
| Jul 26, 2024 | 4.30 | 4.10 | +0.20 |
| Jun 28, 2024 | 4.40 | 4.40 | 0.00 |
| May 24, 2024 | 4.50 | 4.60 | -0.10 |
| Apr 26, 2024 | 4.60 | 4.70 | -0.10 |
| Mar 27, 2024 | 4.70 | 4.60 | +0.10 |
| Jul 28, 2023 | 3.90 | — | — |
| Jun 23, 2023 | 3.90 | — | — |
| May 26, 2023 | 4.00 | — | — |
| Apr 28, 2023 | 4.10 | — | — |
| Mar 24, 2023 | 4.10 | — | — |
| Jul 28, 2022 | 3.20 | — | — |
| Jun 23, 2022 | 3.40 | — | — |
| May 26, 2022 | 3.50 | — | — |
| Apr 28, 2022 | 3.80 | — | — |
| Mar 25, 2022 | 3.80 | — | — |
