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 27, 2026 | — | 7.90 | — |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 7.80 | 8.40 | -0.60 |
| Aug 31, 2026 | 8.10 | 7.70 | +0.40 |
| Jul 30, 2026 | 7.60 | 8.40 | -0.80 |
| Jun 30, 2026 | 8.10 | 8.10 | 0.00 |
| Jun 4, 2026 | 8.20 | 8.20 | 0.00 |
| Apr 29, 2026 | 8.10 | 8.50 | -0.40 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 8.40 | 8.50 | -0.10 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | 8.10 | 8.60 | -0.50 |
| Jan 29, 2026 | 7.70 | 8.60 | -0.90 |
| Dec 30, 2025 | 8.60 | 8.50 | +0.10 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | 8.50 | 8.60 | -0.10 |
| Oct 27, 2025 | 8.60 | 8.50 | +0.10 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | 8.50 | 8.10 | +0.40 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | 8.00 | 8.70 | -0.70 |
| 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 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | 8.40 | 8.60 | -0.20 |
| Feb 10, 2025 | 8.50 | 8.60 | -0.10 |
| Jan 10, 2025 | 8.60 | 8.90 | -0.30 |
| Dec 10, 2024 | 8.80 | 8.50 | +0.30 |
| Nov 11, 2024 | 8.60 | 8.70 | -0.10 |
| Oct 10, 2024 | 8.50 | 8.60 | -0.10 |
| Sep 10, 2024 | 8.80 | 9.10 | -0.30 |
| 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 |
| Mar 11, 2024 | 9.10 | 8.50 | +0.60 |
| Feb 12, 2024 | 8.80 | 9.20 | -0.40 |
| Jan 10, 2024 | 9.00 | 8.70 | +0.30 |
| Dec 11, 2023 | 8.50 | 9.10 | -0.60 |
| Nov 10, 2023 | 9.10 | 9.20 | -0.10 |
| Oct 10, 2023 | 9.20 | 9.80 | -0.60 |
| Sep 11, 2023 | 9.40 | 9.80 | -0.40 |
| 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 |
| Mar 10, 2023 | 9.70 | 10.40 | -0.70 |
| Feb 10, 2023 | 10.30 | 10.50 | -0.20 |
| Jan 10, 2023 | 10.20 | 10.30 | -0.10 |
| Dec 12, 2022 | 10.20 | 10.00 | +0.20 |
| Nov 10, 2022 | 10.10 | 9.90 | +0.20 |
| Oct 10, 2022 | 9.60 | 10.20 | -0.60 |
| Sep 12, 2022 | 10.10 | 10.60 | -0.50 |
| Date | First print | Current | Revision |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | 8.20 | 8.10 | -0.10 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 8.50 | 8.40 | -0.10 |
The latest reading is 1.6 standard deviations below the mean.
