Unemployment Rate in the United States increased to 4.40 percent in September from 4.30 percent in August of 2025. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - United States Unemployment Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

The seasonally-adjusted national unemployment rate is measured on a monthly basis in the United States. In August 2025, the national unemployment rate was at 4.3 percent. Seasonal adjustment is a statistical method of removing the seasonal component of a time series that is used when analyzing non-seasonal trends.

Youth unemployment stood at 9.7 percent in February 2025. Seasonal adjustment is a statistical method for removing the seasonal component of a time series that is used when analyzing non-seasonal trends. The unemployment rate by state can be found here, and the annual national unemployment rate can be found here. Youth unemployment in the United States The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics track unemployment of persons between the ages of 16 and 24 years each month. In analyzing the data, the Bureau of Labor Statistics performed a seasonal adjustment—removing seasonal influences from the time series, such that one month’s rate of unemployment could be analyzed in comparison with another month’s rate of unemployment. During the period in question, youth unemployment ranged from a high of 9.9 percent in April 2021, to a low of 6.5 percent in April 2023. The national youth unemployment rate can be compared to the monthly national unemployment rate in the United States, although youth unemployment tends to be much higher due to higher rates of participation in education. In May 2023, U.S. unemployment was at 3.7 percent, compared with 7.4 percent amongst those 16 to 24 years old. Additionally, as of May 2023, Nevada had the highest state unemployment rate of all U.S. states, at 5.4 percent.

Unemployment Rate in China decreased to 5.10 percent in October from 5.20 percent in September of 2025. This dataset provides - China Unemployment Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

In August 2025, the agriculture and related private wage and salary workers industry had the highest unemployment rate in the United States, at seven percent. In comparison, financial activities workers had the lowest unemployment rate, at 1.6 percent. The average for all industries was 4.5 percent. U.S. unemployment There are several factors that impact unemployment, as it fluctuates with the state of the economy. Unfortunately, the forecasted unemployment rate in the United States is expected to increase as we head into the latter half of the decade. Those with a bachelor’s degree or higher saw the lowest unemployment rate from 1992 to 2022 in the United States, which is attributed to the fact that higher levels of education are seen as more desirable in the workforce. Nevada unemployment Nevada is one of the states with the highest unemployment rates in the country and Vermont typically has one of the lowest unemployment rates. These are seasonally adjusted rates, which means that seasonal factors such as holiday periods and weather events that influence employment periods are removed. Nevada's economy consists of industries that are currently suffering high unemployment rates such as tourism. As of May 2023, about 5.4 percent of Nevada's population was unemployed, possibly due to the lingering impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

Key information about US Unemployment Rate

• US Unemployment Rate increased to 4.10% in Feb 2025, from the previously reported figure of 4.00% in Jan 2025.
• US Unemployment Rate is updated monthly, available from Jan 1948 to Feb 2025, with an average rate of 5.50%.
• The data reached an all-time high of 14.80% in Apr 2020 and a record low of 2.50% in Jun 1953.
• The data is reported by reported by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
• In the latest reports, US Population reached 341.16 million people in Dec 2024.

Unemployment Rate in Japan remained unchanged at 2.60 percent in October. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Japan Unemployment Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

In August 2025, the unemployment rate for those aged 16 and over in the United States came to 4.5 percent. Service occupations had an unemployment rate of 5.7 percent in that month. The underemployment rate of the country can be accessed here and the monthly unemployment rate here. Unemployment by occupation in the U.S. The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics publish data on the unemployment situation within certain occupations in the United States on a monthly basis. According to latest data released from May 2023, transportation and material moving occupations experienced the highest level of unemployment that month, with a rate of around 5.6 percent. Second ranked was farming, fishing, and forestry occupations with a rate of 4.9 percent. Total (not seasonally adjusted) unemployment was reported at 3.6 percent in March 2023. Other data on the U.S. unemployment rate by industry and class of worker shows comparable results. It should be noted that the data were not seasonally adjusted to account for normal seasonal fluctuations in unemployment. The monthly unemployment by occupation data can be compared to the seasonally adjusted monthly unemployment rate. In March 2023, the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 3.5 percent, which was an increase from the previous month. The annual unemployment rate in 2022 was 3.6 percent, down from a high of 9.6 in 2010. Unemployment in the United States trended downward after the coronavirus pandemic, and is now experiencing consistently low rates - a sign of economic stability. Individuals who opt to leave the workforce and stop looking for employment are not included among the unemployed. The civilian labor force participation rate in the U.S. rose to 62.2 percent in 2022, down from 67.1 percent in 2000, before the financial crisis.

Regional unemployment rates used by the Employment Insurance program, by effective date, current month.

Initial Jobless Claims in the United States decreased to 216 thousand in the week ending November 22 of 2025 from 222 thousand in the previous week. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - United States Initial Jobless Claims - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Unemployment Rate: Female: PW: NA: Mfg: ND: Beverage & Tobacco data was reported at 5.400 % in Apr 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 4.500 % for Mar 2025. Unemployment Rate: Female: PW: NA: Mfg: ND: Beverage & Tobacco data is updated monthly, averaging 4.600 % from Jan 2000 (Median) to Apr 2025, with 229 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 31.800 % in Sep 2009 and a record low of 0.000 % in Feb 2025. Unemployment Rate: Female: PW: NA: Mfg: ND: Beverage & Tobacco data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.G: Current Population Survey: Unemployment Rate.

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Russia Unemployment Rate: Urban data was reported at 1.800 % in Mar 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 2.100 % for Feb 2025. Russia Unemployment Rate: Urban data is updated monthly, averaging 4.300 % from Aug 2009 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 188 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 7.800 % in Jan 2010 and a record low of 1.800 % in Mar 2025. Russia Unemployment Rate: Urban data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal State Statistics Service. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Russian Federation – Table RU.GB007: Unemployment Rate. Since January 2018, the data cover the population 15 aged and above, but before that: 15-72. [COVID-19-IMPACT]

Poland Registered Unemployment Rate data was reported at 5.400 % in Feb 2025. This stayed constant from the previous number of 5.400 % for Jan 2025. Poland Registered Unemployment Rate data is updated monthly, averaging 11.850 % from Jan 1990 (Median) to Feb 2025, with 422 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 20.700 % in Feb 2003 and a record low of 0.300 % in Jan 1990. Poland Registered Unemployment Rate data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistics Poland. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Poland – Table PL.G025: Registered Unemployment.

China Unemployment Rate: 31-City Survey data was reported at 5.200 % in Mar 2025. This stayed constant from the previous number of 5.200 % for Feb 2025. China Unemployment Rate: 31-City Survey data is updated monthly, averaging 5.100 % from Jun 2013 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 123 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 6.900 % in May 2022 and a record low of 4.700 % in Dec 2018. China Unemployment Rate: 31-City Survey data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Labour Market – Table CN.GB: Surveyed Unemployment. [COVID-19-IMPACT]

Unemployment Rate in Sweden increased to 8.90 percent in October from 8.30 percent in September of 2025. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Sweden Unemployment Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

United States Unemployment: PW: NA: Mfg: Durable: Miscellaneous data was reported at 62.000 Person th in Mar 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 98.000 Person th for Feb 2025. United States Unemployment: PW: NA: Mfg: Durable: Miscellaneous data is updated monthly, averaging 74.000 Person th from Jan 2000 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 303 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 265.000 Person th in May 2020 and a record low of 27.000 Person th in Mar 2000. United States Unemployment: PW: NA: Mfg: Durable: Miscellaneous data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.G035: Current Population Survey: Unemployment.

Unemployment Rate in India remained unchanged at 5.20 percent in October. This dataset provides - India Unemployment Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

China Surveyed Unemployment Rate: Urban: (Excluding Students) Age 16 to 24 data was reported at 16.500 % in Mar 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 16.900 % for Feb 2025. China Surveyed Unemployment Rate: Urban: (Excluding Students) Age 16 to 24 data is updated monthly, averaging 15.900 % from Dec 2023 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 16 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 18.800 % in Aug 2024 and a record low of 13.200 % in Jun 2024. China Surveyed Unemployment Rate: Urban: (Excluding Students) Age 16 to 24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by National Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under China Premium Database’s Labour Market – Table CN.GB: Surveyed Unemployment. From December 2023, taking into account the national conditions,the statistics of the unemployment rate by age group have been improved and adjusted, and the surveyed unemployment rate by age group excluding students has been calculated.

United States Unemployment: PW: NA: Mfg: ND: Food data was reported at 49.000 Person th in Mar 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 28.000 Person th for Feb 2025. United States Unemployment: PW: NA: Mfg: ND: Food data is updated monthly, averaging 99.000 Person th from Jan 2000 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 303 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 229.000 Person th in Mar 2012 and a record low of 19.000 Person th in Dec 2022. United States Unemployment: PW: NA: Mfg: ND: Food data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.G035: Current Population Survey: Unemployment.