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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 11, 2026 | — | 3.00 | — |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 2.90 | 3.00 | -0.10 |
| Sep 11, 2026 | 3.00 | 3.00 | 0.00 |
| Aug 11, 2026 | 3.00 | 3.00 | 0.00 |
| Jul 10, 2026 | 3.00 | 3.00 | 0.00 |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 3.00 | 2.90 | +0.10 |
| May 12, 2026 | 2.90 | 2.90 | 0.00 |
| Apr 10, 2026 | 2.90 | 2.90 | 0.00 |
| Mar 11, 2026 | 2.90 | 2.80 | +0.10 |
| Feb 11, 2026 | 2.90 | 3.10 | -0.20 |
| Jan 9, 2026 | 2.90 | 3.00 | -0.10 |
| Dec 10, 2025 | 3.00 | 3.00 | 0.00 |
| Nov 10, 2025 | 3.00 | 3.00 | 0.00 |
| Oct 10, 2025 | 3.00 | 3.00 | 0.00 |
| Sep 10, 2025 | 3.00 | 3.00 | 0.00 |
| Aug 11, 2025 | 3.00 | 3.00 | 0.00 |
| Jul 10, 2025 | 3.00 | 3.00 | 0.00 |
| Jun 11, 2025 | 3.00 | 3.10 | -0.10 |
| May 9, 2025 | 3.10 | 3.10 | 0.00 |
| Apr 11, 2025 | 3.10 | 3.10 | 0.00 |
| Mar 11, 2025 | 3.10 | 3.10 | 0.00 |
| Feb 10, 2025 | 3.10 | 3.10 | 0.00 |
| Jan 10, 2025 | 3.20 | — | — |
| Dec 9, 2024 | 3.20 | 3.20 | 0.00 |
| Nov 8, 2024 | 3.20 | 3.20 | 0.00 |
| Oct 10, 2024 | 3.20 | 3.30 | -0.10 |
| Sep 9, 2024 | 3.30 | 3.30 | 0.00 |
| Aug 9, 2024 | 3.30 | 3.30 | 0.00 |
| Jul 10, 2024 | 3.30 | 3.30 | 0.00 |
| Jun 10, 2024 | 3.30 | 3.30 | 0.00 |
| May 10, 2024 | 3.30 | 3.60 | -0.30 |
| Apr 8, 2024 | 3.30 | 3.30 | 0.00 |
| Mar 8, 2024 | 3.30 | 3.30 | 0.00 |
| Feb 9, 2024 | 3.30 | 3.40 | -0.10 |
| Jan 10, 2024 | 3.30 | 3.40 | -0.10 |
| Dec 8, 2023 | 3.40 | 3.40 | 0.00 |
| Nov 8, 2023 | 3.40 | 3.70 | -0.30 |
| Oct 10, 2023 | 3.40 | 3.40 | 0.00 |
The latest reading is 1.3 standard deviations below the mean.
