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.

In May 2025, about 62.4 percent of the United States civilian labor force participated in the job market. Civilian labor force is a term used by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) to describe the subset of Americans who have jobs or are seeking a job, are at least 16 years old, are not serving in the military and are not institutionalized. In other words, all Americans who are eligible to work in the everyday U.S. economy.

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.

Graph and download economic data for Labor Force Participation Rate - Women (LNS11300002) from Jan 1948 to Jun 2025 about females, participation, 16 years +, labor force, labor, household survey, rate, and USA.

Key information about United States Labour Force Participation Rate

• United States Labour Force Participation Rate remained the same rate at 62.3 % in Feb 2025, compared with 62.3 % in the previous month.
• US Labour Force Participation Rate is updated monthly, available from Jan 1948 to Feb 2025, with an average rate of 62.9 % .
• The data reached the an all-time high of 68.1 % in Jul 1997 and a record low of 57.2 % in Jan 1948.
• US Labour Force Participation Rate is reported by reported by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
• In the latest reports, US Population reached 341.2 million people in Dec 2024.
• Unemployment Rate of US increased to 4.1 % in Feb 2025.
• The country's Monthly Earnings stood at 4,900.8 USD in Feb 2025.

Graph and download economic data for Infra-Annual Labor Statistics: Labor Force Participation Rate Total: From 55 to 64 Years for United States (LRAC55TTUSQ156S) from Q1 1977 to Q1 2025 about 55 to 64 years, participation, labor force, labor, rate, and USA.

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.

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 October 2024, about 62.6 percent of the United States civilian labor force participated in the job market. Civilian labor force is a term used by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) to describe the subset of Americans who have jobs or are seeking a job, are at least 16 years old, are not serving in the military, and are not institutionalized. In other words, all Americans who are eligible to work in the everyday U.S. economy.

United States Labour Force Participation Rate: Age 60 to 64 data was reported at 57.000 % in Jun 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 57.600 % for May 2018. United States Labour Force Participation Rate: Age 60 to 64 data is updated monthly, averaging 46.900 % from Jun 1976 (Median) to Jun 2018, with 505 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 57.800 % in Feb 2018 and a record low of 42.000 % in Jul 1988. United States Labour Force Participation Rate: Age 60 to 64 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bureau of Labor Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.G008: Current Population Survey: Labour Force.

United States - Labor Force Participation Rate was 62.40% in May of 2025, according to the United States Federal Reserve. Historically, United States - Labor Force Participation Rate reached a record high of 67.30 in January of 2000 and a record low of 58.10 in December of 1954. Trading Economics provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for United States - Labor Force Participation Rate - last updated from the United States Federal Reserve on July of 2025.

This statistic shows the labor force participation rate in the United States in 2023 according to age and gender. In 2023, men in the U.S. had a higher labor force participation rate than women in every age category except for workers between the age of 16 and 19. The highest rate was among men between 35 and 44 years old, with a participation rate of **** percent in 2023.

United States Labour Force Participation Rate: Age 70 to 74 data was reported at 19.900 % in Jun 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 19.400 % for May 2018. United States Labour Force Participation Rate: Age 70 to 74 data is updated monthly, averaging 14.300 % from Jan 1987 (Median) to Jun 2018, with 378 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 20.300 % in Oct 2012 and a record low of 9.500 % in Feb 1987. United States Labour Force Participation Rate: Age 70 to 74 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bureau of Labor Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.G008: Current Population Survey: Labour Force.

This graph shows the unadjusted female labor force participation rate in the United States from 1990 to 2023. In 2023, about 57.3 percent of the female labor force participated in the job market.

United States Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: Age 30 to 34 data was reported at 74.700 % in Jun 2018. This stayed constant from the previous number of 74.700 % for May 2018. United States Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: Age 30 to 34 data is updated monthly, averaging 73.400 % from Jun 1976 (Median) to Jun 2018, with 505 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 77.100 % in Nov 1999 and a record low of 52.800 % in Jun 1976. United States Labour Force Participation Rate: Female: Age 30 to 34 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bureau of Labor Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.G008: Current Population Survey: Labour Force.

This graph shows the male civilian labor force participation rate in the United States from 1990 to 2023. In 2023, 68.1 percent of the male civilian population participated in the job market.

United States Labor Force Participation Rate: Foreign Born: Female data was reported at 56.500 % in Apr 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 56.800 % for Mar 2025. United States Labor Force Participation Rate: Foreign Born: Female data is updated monthly, averaging 54.600 % from Jan 2007 (Median) to Apr 2025, with 220 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 57.200 % in Aug 2024 and a record low of 50.200 % in Apr 2020. United States Labor Force Participation Rate: Foreign Born: Female 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: Labour Force: Participation Rate.

United States Labour Force Participation Rate: sa: Female data was reported at 57.200 % in Jun 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 56.700 % for May 2018. United States Labour Force Participation Rate: sa: Female data is updated monthly, averaging 52.850 % from Jan 1948 (Median) to Jun 2018, with 846 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 60.300 % in Apr 2000 and a record low of 32.000 % in May 1948. United States Labour Force Participation Rate: sa: Female data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bureau of Labor Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.G011: Current Population Survey: Labour Force: Seasonally Adjusted.

Graph and download economic data for Infra-Annual Labor Statistics: Labor Force Participation Rate Female: From 15 to 74 Years for United States (LRAC74FEUSM156S) from Jan 1981 to May 2025 about 15 to 74 years, females, participation, labor force, labor, rate, and USA.

United States US: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Aged 15-24 data was reported at 55.466 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 55.165 % for 2016. United States US: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 63.492 % from Dec 1960 to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 68.600 % in 1989 and a record low of 54.881 % in 2012. United States US: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Aged 15-24 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 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.; ; 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.