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 31, 2026 | 8.10 | 7.70 | +0.40 |
| Jul 30, 2026 | 7.60 | 8.40 | -0.80 |
| Jun 30, 2026 | 8.20 | 8.10 | +0.10 |
| Jun 4, 2026 | 8.20 | 8.20 | 0.00 |
| Apr 29, 2026 | 8.10 | 8.50 | -0.40 |
| Jul 30, 2025 | 8.60 | 8.10 | +0.50 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | 8.40 | 8.40 | 0.00 |
| May 30, 2025 | 8.60 | 8.00 | +0.60 |
| Apr 29, 2025 | 7.90 | 8.50 | -0.60 |
| Mar 27, 2025 | 8.20 | 8.40 | -0.20 |
| Aug 12, 2024 | 9.20 | 8.20 | +1.00 |
| Jul 10, 2024 | 8.40 | 8.40 | 0.00 |
| Jun 10, 2024 | 8.50 | 8.50 | 0.00 |
| May 10, 2024 | 8.60 | 9.00 | -0.40 |
| Apr 15, 2024 | 8.70 | 9.40 | -0.70 |
| Aug 10, 2023 | 9.60 | 9.50 | +0.10 |
| Jul 10, 2023 | 9.50 | 10.30 | -0.80 |
| Jun 12, 2023 | 10.20 | 10.10 | +0.10 |
| May 10, 2023 | 10.00 | 9.70 | +0.30 |
| Apr 10, 2023 | 10.00 | 9.60 | +0.40 |
| Aug 10, 2022 | 10.30 | 11.10 | -0.80 |
| Jul 13, 2022 | 10.90 | 11.40 | -0.50 |
| Jun 10, 2022 | 11.30 | 11.70 | -0.40 |
| Apr 11, 2022 | 10.70 | 11.50 | -0.80 |
| Date | First print | Current | Revision |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | 8.20 | 8.20 | 0 ↓ |
