USA: Unemployment rate
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The most recent value is 4.2 percent as of March 2025, an increase compared to the previous value of 4.1 percent. Historically, the average for the USA from January 1960 to March 2025 is 5.88 percent. The minimum of 3.4 percent was recorded in September 1968, while the maximum of 14.8 percent was reached in April 2020.
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- Measure: percent
- Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
| Recent values | USA: Unemployment rate, percent |
|---|---|
| 2025 Mar | 4.2 |
| 2025 Feb | 4.1 |
| 2025 Jan | 4 |
| 2024 Dec | 4.1 |
| 2024 Nov | 4.2 |
| 2024 Oct | 4.1 |
| 2024 Sep | 4.1 |
| 2024 Aug | 4.2 |
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Definition: The unemployment rate represents the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor force | 170.72 | 2023 | million people |
| Unemployment rate | 3.63 | 2023 | percent |
| Female unemployment | 3.45 | 2023 | percent |
| Male unemployment | 3.78 | 2023 | percent |
| Youth unemployment | 7.90 | 2023 | percent |
| Labor force participation | 61.86 | 2023 | percent |
| Labor force: percent female | 46.46 | 2023 | percent |
| Female labor force participation | 56.51 | 2023 | percent |
| Male labor force participation | 67.39 | 2023 | percent |
| Hours worked | 1,705.17 | 2023 | hours |
| Self-employment | 6.28 | 2022 | percent |
| Employment | 163.51 | 3/2025 | million employed people |
| Unemployment rate | 4.20 | 3/2025 | percent |
| Labor cost | 148.55 | Q4/2024 | index points |