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 27, 2026 | 2.40 | 2.50 | -0.10 |
| Jul 30, 2026 | 2.50 | 2.50 | 0.00 |
| Jun 29, 2026 | 2.50 | 2.50 | 0.00 |
| May 28, 2026 | 2.50 | 2.70 | -0.20 |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 2.70 | 2.60 | +0.10 |
| Jul 31, 2025 | 2.50 | 2.50 | 0.00 |
| Jun 26, 2025 | 2.50 | 2.50 | 0.00 |
| May 29, 2025 | 2.50 | 2.50 | 0.00 |
| May 1, 2025 | 2.50 | 2.50 | 0.00 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | 2.40 | 2.50 | -0.10 |
| Jul 29, 2024 | 2.50 | 2.60 | -0.10 |
| Jun 27, 2024 | 2.60 | 2.60 | 0.00 |
| May 30, 2024 | 2.60 | 2.60 | 0.00 |
| Apr 29, 2024 | 2.60 | 2.50 | +0.10 |
| Mar 28, 2024 | 2.60 | 2.40 | +0.20 |
| Jul 31, 2023 | 2.50 | 2.50 | 0.00 |
| Jun 29, 2023 | 2.60 | 2.60 | 0.00 |
| May 29, 2023 | 2.60 | 2.70 | -0.10 |
| Apr 27, 2023 | 2.80 | 2.50 | +0.30 |
| Mar 30, 2023 | 2.60 | 2.40 | +0.20 |
| Jul 28, 2022 | 2.60 | 2.50 | +0.10 |
| Jun 30, 2022 | 2.60 | 2.50 | +0.10 |
| May 30, 2022 | 2.50 | 2.60 | -0.10 |
| Apr 25, 2022 | 2.60 | 2.70 | -0.10 |
| Mar 28, 2022 | 2.70 | 2.80 | -0.10 |
