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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | — | 2.20 | — |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 2.20 | 2.20 | 0.00 |
| Sep 2, 2026 | 2.30 | 2.20 | +0.10 |
| Jul 29, 2026 | 2.20 | 2.20 | 0.00 |
| Jul 1, 2026 | 2.10 | 2.20 | -0.10 |
| Jun 3, 2026 | 2.20 | 2.20 | 0.00 |
| Apr 29, 2026 | 2.20 | 2.30 | -0.10 |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 2.10 | 2.30 | -0.20 |
| Mar 4, 2026 | 2.20 | 2.30 | -0.10 |
| Feb 6, 2026 | 2.20 | 2.20 | 0.00 |
| Dec 26, 2025 | 2.10 | 2.20 | -0.10 |
| Dec 3, 2025 | 2.20 | 2.20 | 0.00 |
| Oct 29, 2025 | 2.20 | 2.30 | -0.10 |
| Oct 1, 2025 | 2.10 | 2.20 | -0.10 |
| Aug 27, 2025 | 2.20 | 2.20 | 0.00 |
| Jul 30, 2025 | 2.20 | 2.30 | -0.10 |
| Jul 2, 2025 | 2.20 | 2.30 | -0.10 |
| Jun 4, 2025 | 2.30 | 2.40 | -0.10 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | 2.30 | 2.40 | -0.10 |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 2.40 | 2.30 | +0.10 |
| Mar 5, 2025 | 2.40 | 2.30 | +0.10 |
| Feb 7, 2025 | 2.30 | 2.40 | -0.10 |
| Dec 28, 2024 | 2.30 | 2.30 | 0.00 |
| Nov 27, 2024 | 2.30 | 2.40 | -0.10 |
| Oct 30, 2024 | 2.40 | 2.40 | 0.00 |
| Oct 2, 2024 | 2.40 | 2.40 | 0.00 |
| Aug 28, 2024 | 2.40 | 2.40 | 0.00 |
| Jul 31, 2024 | 2.40 | 2.60 | -0.20 |
| Jul 3, 2024 | 2.60 | 2.70 | -0.10 |
| Jun 5, 2024 | 2.60 | 2.70 | -0.10 |
| Apr 27, 2024 | 2.70 | 2.90 | -0.20 |
| Apr 3, 2024 | 2.80 | 2.90 | -0.10 |
| Feb 28, 2024 | 2.90 | 3.00 | -0.10 |
| Feb 7, 2024 | 3.00 | 3.00 | 0.00 |
| Dec 27, 2023 | 2.90 | 2.90 | 0.00 |
| Nov 29, 2023 | 2.90 | 3.00 | -0.10 |
| Nov 1, 2023 | 3.00 | 3.00 | 0.00 |
| Sep 27, 2023 | 3.00 | 3.00 | 0.00 |
| Aug 30, 2023 | 3.00 | 3.20 | -0.20 |
| Aug 2, 2023 | 3.10 | 3.20 | -0.10 |
| Jun 28, 2023 | 3.20 | 3.50 | -0.30 |
| May 31, 2023 | 3.30 | 3.60 | -0.30 |
| May 3, 2023 | 3.50 | 3.60 | -0.10 |
| Mar 29, 2023 | 3.50 | 3.80 | -0.30 |
| Mar 1, 2023 | 3.60 | 4.00 | -0.40 |
| Feb 8, 2023 | 3.70 | 4.00 | -0.30 |
| Dec 28, 2022 | 3.70 | 4.00 | -0.30 |
| Nov 30, 2022 | 3.90 | 4.10 | -0.20 |
| Nov 2, 2022 | 3.90 | 3.70 | +0.20 |
| Sep 28, 2022 | 3.80 | 4.10 | -0.30 |
| Aug 31, 2022 | 3.90 | 4.10 | -0.20 |
The latest reading is within its usual range, less than one standard deviation from the mean.
