In 1990, the unemployment rate of the United States stood at 5.6 percent. Since then there have been many significant fluctuations to this number - the 2008 financial crisis left millions of people without work, as did the COVID-19 pandemic. By the end of 2022 and throughout 2023, the unemployment rate came to 3.6 percent, the lowest rate seen for decades. However, 2024 saw an increase up to four percent. For monthly updates on unemployment in the United States visit either the monthly national unemployment rate here, or the monthly state unemployment rate here. Both are seasonally adjusted. UnemploymentUnemployment is defined as a situation when an employed person is laid off, fired or quits his work and is still actively looking for a job. Unemployment can be found even in the healthiest economies, and many economists consider an unemployment rate at or below five percent to mean there is 'full employment' within an economy. If former employed persons go back to school or leave the job to take care of children they are no longer part of the active labor force and therefore not counted among the unemployed. Unemployment can also be the effect of events that are not part of the normal dynamics of an economy. Layoffs can be the result of technological progress, for example when robots replace workers in automobile production. Sometimes unemployment is caused by job outsourcing, due to the fact that employers often search for cheap labor around the globe and not only domestically. In 2022, the tech sector in the U.S. experienced significant lay-offs amid growing economic uncertainty. In the fourth quarter of 2022, more than 70,000 workers were laid off, despite low unemployment nationwide. The unemployment rate in the United States varies from state to state. In 2021, California had the highest number of unemployed persons with 1.38 million out of work.

This table contains 296 series, with data for years 2006 - 2013 (not all combinations necessarily have data for all years), and is no longer being released. This table contains data described by the following dimensions (Not all combinations are available): Geography (148 items: Canada; Newfoundland and Labrador; Eastern Regional Integrated Health Authority, Newfoundland and Labrador; Central Regional Integrated Health Authority, Newfoundland and Labrador; ...);  Unemployment rate (2 items: Unemployment rate, 15 years and over; Unemployment rate, 15 to 24 years).

The statistic shows the unemployment rate in India from 1999 to 2024. In 2024, the unemployment rate in India was estimated to be 4.2 percent. India's economy in comparison to other BRIC states India possesses one of the fastest-growing economies in the world and as a result, India is recognized as one of the G-20 major economies as well as a member of the BRIC countries, an association that is made up of rapidly growing economies. As well as India, three other countries, namely Brazil, Russia and China, are BRIC members. India’s manufacturing industry plays a large part in the development of its economy; however its services industry is the most significant economical factor. The majority of the population of India works in this sector. India’s notable economic boost can be attributed to significant gains over the past decade in regards to the efficiency of the production of goods as well as maintaining relatively low debt, particularly when compared to the total amount earned from goods and services produced throughout the years. When considering individual development as a country, India progressed significantly over the years. However, in comparison to the other emerging countries in the BRIC group, India’s progress was rather minimal. While China experienced the most apparent growth, India’s efficiency and productivity remained somewhat stagnant over the course of 3 or 4 years. India also reported a rather large trade deficit over the past decade, implying that its total imports exceeded its total amount of exports, essentially forcing the country to borrow money in order to finance the nation. Most economists consider trade deficits a negative factor, especially in the long run and for developing or emerging countries.

Unemployment Rate in Portugal increased to 6.10 percent in August from 5.80 percent in July of 2025. This dataset provides - Portugal Unemployment Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Unemployment Rate in Greece decreased to 8.10 percent in August from 8.30 percent in July of 2025. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Greece Unemployment Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Unemployment rate, participation rate, and employment rate by educational attainment, gender and age group, annual.

The unemployment rate decreased from *** percent in 2008 to *** percent in December 2024. The highest registered unemployment rate was recorded in 2012 and 2013 at **** percent. Unemployment in Poland In 2022, more than **** million people were working in Poland, and the employment rate has increased by **** percentage points since 2010. As a result, Poland also registered one of the lowest unemployment rates in the European Union. The average level of unemployment in the EU in 2023 was six percent. In Poland, it was *** percent. ************ voivodeship (8.6 percent) registered the highest level of unemployment. On the contrary, the lowest rate was recorded in ************* voivodeship (three percent). The most significant difficulties in finding a job in 2022 were experienced by young people — aged ******** years and those with ************************************** education. Women were also more likely to have unemployed status than men. Nevertheless, looking for a new job in Poland is relatively short and depends on age. People aged over ** observed the longest period of searching for a new job. Economic emigration Poland has struggled with a high emigration rate since the labor transition period. However, since 2016, the migration balance has been improving, and the number of people emigrating from Poland is slowly stabilizing. Despite low unemployment, increasing job offers, and a strengthening labor market, **** percent of Poles were considering economic emigration in February 2023. The people who most often go abroad to work are manual workers. *** out of 10 people had elementary, vocational, or secondary education. The prevailing reason for leaving was higher wages than those offered at home. Germany and the Netherlands were the most popular countries for working abroad in 2023.

Graph and download economic data for Unemployment Rate in the United States (DISCONTINUED) (USAURAMS) from Jan 2007 to Jun 2013 about unemployment, rate, and USA.

This dataset shows the evolution of the unemployment rate in the regions of the European Union between 2008 and 2013.

The unemployment rate in the EU-28 fell from 9.3% in 2004 to 7.1% in 2008. Between 2008 and 2013, however, it rose to 10.9%, higher than at any time for which data are available (since 2000). In the EU-15, unemployment was 11.1% in 2013, which is also higher than at any time for which comparable figures are available.

EU-28 = 3.5; Source: Eurostat, DG REGIO

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.

Unemployment Rate in China decreased to 5.20 percent in September from 5.30 percent in August of 2025. This dataset provides - China Unemployment Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Graph and download economic data for Adjusted Unemployment Rate in Japan (DISCONTINUED) (JPNURAQS) from Q1 2007 to Q2 2013 about adjusted, Japan, unemployment, and rate.

Unemployment Rate in Spain decreased to 10.29 percent in the second quarter of 2025 from 11.36 percent in the first quarter of 2025. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Spain Unemployment Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Unemployment Rate in Congo decreased to 46.10 percent in 2013 from 49.10 percent in 2012. This dataset provides - Congo Unemployment Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

This statistic describes the unemployment rate in the Middle East from 1992 to 2013. During 2013, the unemployment rate for the whole Middle East was about ** percent. The unemployment in this region has been stable with small fluctuations since 1992.

Unemployment rate data for census tracts in Hamilton County from 2013 to 2018

Brazil Unemployment Rate: Minas Gerais: Total data was reported at 11.500 % in Mar 2020. This records an increase from the previous number of 9.500 % for Dec 2019. Brazil Unemployment Rate: Minas Gerais: Total data is updated quarterly, averaging 9.500 % from Mar 2012 (Median) to Mar 2020, with 33 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 13.700 % in Mar 2017 and a record low of 5.700 % in Dec 2013. Brazil Unemployment Rate: Minas Gerais: Total data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Brazil – Table BR.GBA048: Continuous National Household Sample Survey: Unemployment Rate: by Sex.

United States CBO Projection: Unemployment Rate data was reported at 4.714 % in 2029. This records a decrease from the previous number of 4.746 % for 2028. United States CBO Projection: Unemployment Rate data is updated yearly, averaging 4.794 % from Dec 2013 (Median) to 2029, with 17 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 7.425 % in 2013 and a record low of 3.549 % in 2019. United States CBO Projection: Unemployment Rate data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Congressional Budget Office. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.G022: Current Population Survey: Unemployment Rate: Projection: Congressional Budget Office.

This thematic map of coroplets represents the labor indicator Registered unemployment rate. Men. Annual average, calculated as 'Registered male unemployment rate (quotient between registered male unemployed population and registered male active population multiplied by 100)' for the territorial delimitation of islands of the Canary Islands, based on administrative population and labour market registers in the reference quarter.

The percent of persons between the ages of 16 and 64 that are in the labor force (and are looking for work) but are not currently working. Source: American Community Survey Years Available: 2006-2010, 2007-2011, 2008-2012, 2009-2013, 2010-2014, 2011-2015, 2012-2016, 2013-2017, 2014-2018, 2015-2019, 2016-2020, 2017-2021, 2018-2022, 2019-2023Please note: We do not recommend comparing overlapping years of data due to the nature of this dataset. For more information, please visit: https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/acs/guidance/comparing-acs-data.html