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 17, 2026 | — | 4.10 | — |
| Aug 20, 2026 | 4.00 | 3.90 | +0.10 |
| Jul 16, 2026 | 3.80 | 4.10 | -0.30 |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 3.90 | 4.10 | -0.20 |
| May 21, 2026 | 3.90 | 4.00 | -0.10 |
| Apr 16, 2026 | 4.00 | 4.10 | -0.10 |
| Jul 17, 2025 | 3.80 | 3.70 | +0.10 |
| Jun 19, 2025 | 3.80 | 3.70 | +0.10 |
| May 15, 2025 | 3.80 | 3.80 | 0.00 |
| Apr 17, 2025 | 3.90 | 3.70 | +0.20 |
| Mar 20, 2025 | 3.80 | 3.80 | 0.00 |
| Jul 18, 2024 | 3.60 | 3.80 | -0.20 |
| Jun 20, 2024 | 3.60 | 3.70 | -0.10 |
| May 16, 2024 | 3.70 | 3.60 | +0.10 |
| Apr 18, 2024 | 3.60 | 3.70 | -0.10 |
| Mar 21, 2024 | 3.70 | 3.60 | +0.10 |
| Jul 20, 2023 | 3.50 | — | — |
| Jun 15, 2023 | 3.50 | — | — |
| May 17, 2023 | 3.40 | — | — |
| Apr 20, 2023 | 3.50 | — | — |
| Mar 16, 2023 | 3.50 | — | — |
| Jul 21, 2022 | 3.40 | — | — |
| Jun 16, 2022 | 3.30 | — | — |
| May 19, 2022 | 3.20 | — | — |
| Apr 21, 2022 | 3.30 | — | — |
| Mar 17, 2022 | 3.40 | — | — |
