Unemployment by age and duration (seasonally adjusted). These estimates are sourced from the Labour Force Survey, a survey of households. These are official statistics in development.

Number of unemployed persons by duration of unemployment, gender and age group.

Graph and download economic data for Average Weeks Unemployed (UEMPMEAN) from Jan 1948 to May 2025 about 16 years +, household survey, unemployment, and USA.

In 1990, the average duration of unemployment in the United States was 12 weeks. The duration increased to 21.6 weeks in 2024, which was an increase from the previous year. For monthly updates on unemployment in the United States, check either the monthly national unemployment rate here, or the monthly state unemployment rate here.

Graph and download economic data for Median Weeks Unemployed (UEMPMED) from Jul 1967 to Jul 2025 about 16 years +, household survey, median, unemployment, and USA.

Number of unemployed persons by duration of unemployment, gender and age group, annual.

As of ************, the most common period of time to be unemployed for in the United States was less than five weeks. This demographic made up **** million of those unemployed in the month of ************. As a comparison, in ************, this demographic was represented by **** million people.

The age groups available in the data set are: 15+, 15-64, 15-19, 20-24, 25-44, 45-54, 55-64 and 65+. The duration of unemployment includes: 1-4 weeks, 5-13 weeks, 14-25 weeks, 26 weeks, 27 weeks+, 27-51 weeks, 52 weeks, 53 weeks+, duration unknown and average weeks unemployed).

France Unemployment: Duration: Category ABC: Long Term: 1-2 Yrs data was reported at 1,199.900 Person th in Sep 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 1,193.600 Person th for Aug 2018. France Unemployment: Duration: Category ABC: Long Term: 1-2 Yrs data is updated monthly, averaging 799.800 Person th from Jan 1996 (Median) to Sep 2018, with 273 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,199.900 Person th in Sep 2018 and a record low of 491.100 Person th in Jun 2008. France Unemployment: Duration: Category ABC: Long Term: 1-2 Yrs data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Labour, Employment and Health. The data is categorized under Global Database’s France – Table FR.G048: Labour Statistics: Unemployment Duration.

Australia Unemployment: Duration of Job Search: Median data was reported at 10.000 Week in Mar 2025. This stayed constant from the previous number of 10.000 Week for Feb 2025. Australia Unemployment: Duration of Job Search: Median data is updated monthly, averaging 14.000 Week from Jan 1991 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 411 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 30.000 Week in Nov 1993 and a record low of 6.000 Week in Jan 2009. Australia Unemployment: Duration of Job Search: Median data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Australian Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.G039: Unemployment: by Duration of Job Search and Sex.

Graph and download economic data for Unemployment Rate Part-Time Workers (LNS14200000) from Jan 1968 to May 2025 about part-time, workers, 16 years +, household survey, unemployment, rate, and USA.

The age groups available in the data set are: 15+,15-24,25-54,25+,25-64,25-34,55+ and 55-64. The duration of unemployment includes: 1-4 weeks, 5-13 weeks, 14-25 weeks, 26 weeks, 27 weeks+, 27-51 weeks, 52 weeks, 53 weeks+, duration unknown and average weeks unemployed. The immigration statuses include: total landed immigrants (very recent immigrants, recent immigrants, established immigrants), non-landed immigrants, and born in Canada.

The average duration of unemployment benefit of social security in Beja decreased by ** days (-**** percent) since the previous year. Therefore, the average duration in Beja saw its lowest number in that year with *** days. For more insights about the average duration of unemployment benefit of social security consider different regions: in 2022, in comparison to Beja, the average duration in Santarém as well as in Porto was higher.

Number of unemployed persons by duration of unemployment, sex and age group, last 5 months.

This table contains data on the percent of the population in the labor force who are unemployed (unemployment rate), for California, its regions, counties, county divisions, cities/towns, and census tracts. Data is from the Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS), Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), and the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS). The table is part of a series of indicators in the Healthy Communities Data and Indicators Project of the Office of Health Equity. Unemployment is associated with higher rates of self-reported poor health, long-term illnesses, higher incidence of risky health behaviors (alcoholism, smoking), and increased mortality. Various explanations have been proposed for the link between poor health and unemployment; for example, economic deprivation that results in reduced access to essential goods and services. Another explanation is that unemployment causes the loss of latent functions (social contact, social status, time structure and personal identity) which can result in stigma, isolation and loss of self-worth. More information about the data table and a data dictionary can be found in the About/Attachments section.

France Unemployment: Duration: swda: Category ABC: Short Term: 6-12 Mths data was reported at 1,067.900 Person th in Jun 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 1,077.900 Person th for May 2018. France Unemployment: Duration: swda: Category ABC: Short Term: 6-12 Mths data is updated monthly, averaging 832.600 Person th from Jan 1996 (Median) to Jun 2018, with 270 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,128.300 Person th in Nov 2017 and a record low of 604.800 Person th in Jun 2008. France Unemployment: Duration: swda: Category ABC: Short Term: 6-12 Mths data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Labour, Employment and Health. The data is categorized under Global Database’s France – Table FR.G046: Labour Statistics: Unemployment Duration.

This dataset contains statewide Unemployment Insurance Average Benefit Duration and Exhaustion Rate. Data is computed for a moving twelve-month period. Formulas are based on the USDL's UI Data Summary.

This dataset contains, by region and county, for each month from January 2002 to present, the number of New York State unemployment insurance average duration.

Average Duration is the average number of unemployment insurance weeks beneficiaries receive within their benefit year.

Data include only Regular Unemployment Insurance(UI) excluding Unemployment Compensation for Federal Employees (UCFE), Unemployment Compensation for Ex-Service Members (UCX), Shared Work (SW), Self Employment Assistance Program (SEAP), 599.2 training, and federal extension programs.

Data are provided for the10 labor market regions, and 62 counties.

In August 2021, the average unemployment benefit collection duration in the United States reached a peak, amounting to 23.02 weeks. As the labor market weakens, average duration increases and as the labor market strengthens the average duration declines.

Duration of Employment Prior to Unemployment Data by Ethnicity and Race 2019-2020

  Current population Survey results showing unemployment data broken out by ethnicity detailing the duration of employment prior to unemployment. Presented in thousands; non seasonally adjusted, for the second quarter in 2019 and 2020. About the BLS Unemployment Data including Current Population Survey Demographic Breakdowns: Links to several different datasets, including Current Population Survey results showing seasonally adjusted unemployment data broken out by ethnicity and age, reason for unemployment, and duration of employment prior to unemployment for years including 2017-2019.  Other datasets show over-the-year percent change in the third month's employment level and taxable wages by industry for a given quarter at the County, State, and MSA level yearly from 1990 - present.
  Geography Level: NationalItem Vintage: 2019-2020
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