Labor Force Participation Rate in the United States decreased to 62.30 percent in June from 62.40 percent in May of 2025. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - United States Labor Force Participation Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Graph and download economic data for Labor Force Participation Rate - With No Disability, 16 Years and over (LNU01374593) from Jun 2008 to Jun 2025 about disability, participation, civilian, 16 years +, labor force, labor, household survey, rate, and USA.

This graph shows the civilian labor force participation rate in the United States from 1990 to 2023. In 2023, about 62.6 percent of the American population, eligible to work, participated in the job market.

The series comes from the 'Current Population Survey (Household Survey)' The source code is: LNS11300000

The Labor Force Participation Rate is defined by the Current Population Survey (CPS) as “the number of people in the labor force as a percentage of the civilian noninstitutional population […] the participation rate is the percentage of the population that is either working or actively looking for work.”

The Labor Force Participation Rate is collected in the CPS and published by the BLS. It is provided on a monthly basis, so this data is used in part by macroeconomists as an initial economic indicator of current labor market trends. The labor force participation rate helps government agencies, financial markets, and researchers gauge the overall health of the economy.

Note that long-run changes in labor force participation may reflect secular economic trends that are unrelated to the overall health of the economy. For instance, demographic changes such as the aging of population can lead to a secular increase of exits from the labor force, shrinking the labor force and decreasing the labor force participation rate.

For more information, see: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, CES Overview (https://www.bls.gov/web/empsit/cesprog.htm) U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Concepts and Definitions (CPS) (https://www.bls.gov/cps/definitions.htm#lfpr)

The labor participation rate among the total population aged between 15 and 64 in Mexico saw no significant changes in 2024 in comparison to the previous year 2023 and remained at around ***** percent. Nevertheless, 2024 still represents a peak in the labor participation rate in Mexico. The labor force participation rate is the share of people aged 15 and over who are economically active (i.e. employed or actively searching for work). It is calculated by dividing the economically active population aged 15 and over by the total population aged 15 and over.Find more statistics on other topics about Mexico with key insights such as employment level in services as a share of total employment.

This thematic map presents the labor force participation rate of working-age people in the United States in 2010. The 2010 Labor Force Participation Rate shows the Civilian Population over 16 years of age who are in the Labor Force. This includes all civilians 16 years old and over who were either employed or actively seeking work. The Labor Force Participation Rate is calculated as the number of persons in the labor force as a percentage of the total working-age population. Low labor force participation rates may indicate chronically high unemployment among residents who are no longer looking for work or above-average proportions of children or retirees in the resident population. These data are ESRI’s 2010 estimates. The geography depicts states at greater than 25m scale, counties at 1m to 25m scale, Census Tracts at 250k to 1m scale, and Census Block Groups at less than 250k scale. The map has been designed to be displayed with semi-transparency of about 50% for overlay on other base maps, which is reflected in the legend for the map. For more information on this map, including our terms of use, visit us online at http://goto.arcgisonline.com/maps/Demographics/USA_Labor_Force_Participation_Rate

The labor participation rate among the total population aged between 15 and 64 in Peru saw no significant changes in 2024 in comparison to the previous year 2023 and remained at around ***** percent. The labor force participation rate refers to the share of the population aged 15 years and over who are economically active. Unemployed people actively searching for work are included, whereas the long-term unemployed (economically inactive) are not. It is calculated by dividing the total number of workers aged 15 and over by the total population aged 15 and over.Find more key insights for the labor participation rate among the total population aged between 15 and 64 in countries like Ecuador and Bolivia.

The labor participation rate among the total population aged between 15 and 64 in Georgia saw no significant changes in 2024 in comparison to the previous year 2023 and remained at around 68.85 percent. In comparison to 2023, the labor participation rate decreased not significantly by 0.01 percentage points (-0.01 percent). The labor force participation rate refers to the share of the population aged 15 years and over who are economically active. Unemployed people actively searching for work are included, whereas the long-term unemployed (economically inactive) are not. It is calculated by dividing the total number of workers aged 15 and over by the total population aged 15 and over.Find more key insights for the labor participation rate among the total population aged between 15 and 64 in countries like Armenia and Azerbaijan.

Graph and download economic data for Labor Force Participation Rate - 25-54 Yrs. (LNU01300060) from Jan 1948 to Jun 2025 about 25 to 54 years, participation, civilian, labor force, labor, household survey, rate, and USA.

The labor force participation rate is the percentage of the population that is either employed or unemployed (that is, either working or actively seeking work). People with jobs are employed. People who are jobless, looking for a job, and available for work are unemployed. The labor force is made up of the employed and the unemployed. People who are neither employed nor unemployed are not in the labor force.

2020 data excluded because the U.S. Census Bureau did not release 2020 ACS 1-year estimates due to COVID-19. Some racial and ethnic categories are suppressed to avoid misleading estimates when the relative standard error exceeds 30%.

Data Source: American Community Survey (ACS) 1-Year Estimates

Why This Matters

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the labor force participation rate is an important measure of the health of the labor market, which represents the relative amount of labor resources available for the production of goods and services.

Changes in overall labor force participation reflect demographic, policy, and employer changes, whereas gaps in labor force participation between different segments of the working-age population reveal barriers to participation.

Black, Indigenous, and people of color participate in the labor market at lower rates than white people. These inequities reflect policies and practices, such as employment discrimination, racial segregation, and mass incarceration, among other factors.

The District's Response

Investing in targeted programs that provide pathways to higher wages and jobs, such as the Advanced Technical Centers (ATC), the DC Infrastructure Academy, and Career MAP, which aim to tackle the systemic barriers that keep people out of the labor force.

Administering federal and local safety net programs such as TANF For District Families, SNAP, unemployment insurance, and Medicaid that provide temporary cash and health benefits to address economic hardship.

Partners with the Department of Employment Services in building youth from the ground up through its various programs and services, including mentorship, counseling justice system services, job training development, and employment.

Labour force participation rate: number of people aged 15+ in the labour force as a percentage of the working-age population (aged 15+). The notion of labour force refers to people who are employed or unepmployed (according to International Labour Organization). Unemployment rate: number of people aged 15+ who are unemployed as a percentage of people in the labour force. The notion of unemployment refers to people who are 1) not in employment, 2) available to work, 3) actively looking for work.

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U.S. labor force participation rate for 2024 was 51.34%, a 0.19% increase from 2023.

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<li>U.S. labor force participation rate for 2023 was <strong>51.15%</strong>, a <strong>0.6% increase</strong> from 2022.</li>
<li>U.S. labor force participation rate for 2022 was <strong>50.54%</strong>, a <strong>0.04% increase</strong> from 2021.</li>
<li>U.S. labor force participation rate for 2021 was <strong>50.50%</strong>, a <strong>1.47% increase</strong> from 2020.</li>
</ul>Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.

In 2024, the labor participation rate among the total population aged between 15 and 64 in Romania remained nearly unchanged at around 66.63 percent. With a decline of 0.1 percentage points (-0.15 percent), there is no significant change to 2023. The labor force participation rate refers to the share of the population aged 15 years and over who are economically active. Unemployed people actively searching for work are included, whereas the long-term unemployed (economically inactive) are not. It is calculated by dividing the total number of workers aged 15 and over by the total population aged 15 and over.Find more key insights for the labor participation rate among the total population aged between 15 and 64 in countries like North Macedonia and Croatia.

This dataset provides values for LABOR FORCE PARTICIPATION RATE reported in several countries. The data includes current values, previous releases, historical highs and record lows, release frequency, reported unit and currency.

The labor participation rate among the total population aged between 15 and 64 in the Netherlands saw no significant changes in 2024 in comparison to the previous year 2023 and remained at around 85.67 percent. Nevertheless, 2024 still represents a peak in the labor participation rate in the Netherlands. The labor force participation rate refers to the share of the population aged 15 years and over who are economically active. Unemployed people actively searching for work are included, whereas the long-term unemployed (economically inactive) are not. It is calculated by dividing the total number of workers aged 15 and over by the total population aged 15 and over.Find more key insights for the labor participation rate among the total population aged between 15 and 64 in countries like Luxembourg and Belgium.

The labor participation rate among the total population aged between 15 and 64 in Armenia saw no significant changes in 2024 in comparison to the previous year 2023 and remained at around 72.75 percent. With a decline of 0.04 percentage points (-0.05 percent), there is no significant change to 2023. The labor force participation rate refers to the share of the population aged 15 years and over who are economically active. Unemployed people actively searching for work are included, whereas the long-term unemployed (economically inactive) are not. It is calculated by dividing the total number of workers aged 15 and over by the total population aged 15 and over.Find more key insights for the labor participation rate among the total population aged between 15 and 64 in countries like Georgia and Azerbaijan.

The labor participation rate among the total population aged between 15 and 64 in Portugal saw no significant changes in 2024 in comparison to the previous year 2023 and remained at around 77.81 percent. Still, the labor participation rate reached its highest value in the observed period in 2024. The labor force participation rate is the share of the population aged 15 and over who are currently employed or actively searching for work. It is calculated by dividing the economically active population aged 15 and over by the total population aged 15 and over.Find more statistics on other topics about Portugal with key insights such as youth unemployment rate.

United States US: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15+ data was reported at 57.035 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 56.801 % for 2016. United States US: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15+ data is updated yearly, averaging 56.638 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 60.034 % in 1999 and a record low of 37.700 % in 1960. United States US: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Female: % of Female Population Aged 15+ data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; The series for ILO estimates is also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

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