Labor Force Participation Rate in the United States increased to 62.40 percent in September from 62.30 percent in August 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.

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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 - 25-54 Yrs. (LNS11300060) from Jan 1948 to Aug 2025 about 25 to 54 years, participation, civilian, labor force, labor, household survey, rate, and USA.

In August 2025, about 62.3 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.

Graph and download economic data for Labor Force Participation Rate - Men (LNS11300001) from Jan 1948 to Sep 2025 about males, 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 62.4 % in Sep 2025, compared with 62.4 % in the previous month.
• US Labour Force Participation Rate is updated monthly, available from Jan 1948 to Sep 2025, with an average rate of 65.4 % .
• 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 4.4 % in Sep 2025.
• The country's Monthly Earnings stood at 5,016.4 USD in Sep 2025.

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 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.

In August 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.

United States Labour Force Participation Rate: sa: Age 16 to 24 data was reported at 55.000 % in Oct 2018. This stayed constant from the previous number of 55.000 % for Sep 2018. United States Labour Force Participation Rate: sa: Age 16 to 24 data is updated monthly, averaging 60.500 % from Jan 1948 (Median) to Oct 2018, with 850 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 69.700 % in Aug 1989 and a record low of 52.900 % in Dec 1954. United States Labour Force Participation Rate: sa: Age 16 to 24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bureau of Labor Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.G011: Current Population Survey: Labour Force: Seasonally Adjusted.

United States - Labor Force Participation Rate was 62.40% in September 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 December of 2025.

View monthly updates and historical trends for US Labor Force Participation Rate: Men Age 25 to 54. from United States. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics…

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 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.

Graph and download economic data for Labor Force Participation Rate - 16-19 Yrs. (LNS11300012) from Jan 1948 to Sep 2025 about 16 to 19 years, participation, labor force, labor, household survey, rate, and USA.

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.

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: sa: Age 20 & Over data was reported at 64.800 % in Oct 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 64.600 % for Sep 2018. United States Labour Force Participation Rate: sa: Age 20 & Over data is updated monthly, averaging 64.700 % from Jan 1948 to Oct 2018, with 850 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 68.600 % in Feb 2000 and a record low of 58.800 % in Mar 1948. United States Labour Force Participation Rate: sa: Age 20 & Over data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bureau of Labor Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.G011: Current Population Survey: Labour Force: Seasonally Adjusted.

United States Labour Force Participation Rate: sa: Female: Age 20 & Over data was reported at 58.600 % in Oct 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 58.400 % for Sep 2018. United States Labour Force Participation Rate: sa: Female: Age 20 & Over data is updated monthly, averaging 53.000 % from Jan 1948 (Median) to Oct 2018, with 850 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 61.100 % in Dec 2008 and a record low of 31.000 % in Jan 1948. United States Labour Force Participation Rate: sa: Female: Age 20 & Over data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bureau of Labor Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.G011: Current Population Survey: Labour Force: Seasonally Adjusted.