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 30, 2026 | — | 2.00 | — |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 1.90 | 2.00 | -0.10 |
| Jul 31, 2026 | 2.00 | 2.10 | -0.10 |
| Jun 15, 2026 | 2.00 | 2.10 | -0.10 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | 2.10 | 2.00 | +0.10 |
| Mar 20, 2026 | 2.00 | 2.00 | 0.00 |
| Jan 29, 2026 | 2.00 | 2.00 | 0.00 |
| Dec 11, 2025 | 2.00 | 2.00 | 0.00 |
| Oct 30, 2025 | 2.00 | 1.90 | +0.10 |
| Sep 17, 2025 | 2.00 | 2.10 | -0.10 |
| Jul 30, 2025 | 2.10 | 2.00 | +0.10 |
| Jun 27, 2025 | 2.00 | 2.10 | -0.10 |
| Apr 28, 2025 | 2.10 | 2.00 | +0.10 |
| Mar 19, 2025 | 1.90 | 1.90 | 0.00 |
| Jan 27, 2025 | 1.90 | 2.00 | -0.10 |
| Dec 13, 2024 | 1.90 | 1.80 | +0.10 |
| Oct 29, 2024 | 1.80 | 2.00 | -0.20 |
| Sep 17, 2024 | 2.00 | 2.00 | 0.00 |
| Jul 31, 2024 | 2.00 | 2.20 | -0.20 |
| Jun 20, 2024 | 2.10 | 2.10 | 0.00 |
| Apr 30, 2024 | 2.10 | 2.20 | -0.10 |
| Jan 31, 2024 | 2.00 | 2.00 | 0.00 |
| Dec 14, 2023 | 2.00 | 2.00 | 0.00 |
| Oct 26, 2023 | 2.00 | 1.90 | +0.10 |
| Sep 14, 2023 | 1.90 | 1.90 | 0.00 |
| Jul 27, 2023 | 1.90 | 1.90 | 0.00 |
| Jun 15, 2023 | 1.80 | 1.80 | 0.00 |
| Apr 28, 2023 | 1.80 | 2.20 | -0.40 |
| Mar 15, 2023 | 2.00 | 2.00 | 0.00 |
| Jan 31, 2023 | 2.00 | 2.00 | 0.00 |
| Dec 15, 2022 | 2.00 | 2.00 | 0.00 |
| Oct 28, 2022 | 2.00 | 2.20 | -0.20 |
| Sep 14, 2022 | 2.10 | 2.10 | 0.00 |
| Jul 29, 2022 | 2.10 | 2.20 | -0.10 |
| Jun 17, 2022 | 2.20 | 2.20 | 0.00 |
| Apr 28, 2022 | 2.20 | 2.40 | -0.20 |
| Mar 14, 2022 | 2.40 | 2.40 | 0.00 |
| Jan 28, 2022 | 2.40 | 2.50 | -0.10 |
| Dec 15, 2021 | 2.60 | 2.60 | 0.00 |
| Oct 29, 2021 | 2.60 | 2.60 | 0.00 |
The latest reading is within its usual range, less than one standard deviation from the mean.
