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Labor Force Participation Rate in the United States increased to 62.30 percent in August from 62.20 percent in July 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.

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.

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In June 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.

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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.

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.

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

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 Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: Age 35 to 39 data was reported at 91.400 % in Oct 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 91.000 % for Sep 2018. United States Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: Age 35 to 39 data is updated monthly, averaging 93.100 % from Jun 1976 (Median) to Oct 2018, with 509 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 96.700 % in Oct 1977 and a record low of 89.700 % in Feb 2015. United States Labour Force Participation Rate: Male: Age 35 to 39 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.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 US: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Female: Aged 15-24 data was reported at 54.270 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 53.780 % for 2016. United States US: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Female: Aged 15-24 data is updated yearly, averaging 58.310 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 64.620 % in 1987 and a record low of 42.830 % in 1960. United States US: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: Female: Aged 15-24 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.World Bank: 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 November 2017.; 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.

View monthly updates and historical trends for US Labor Force Participation Rate: Black or African American. from United States. Source: Bureau of Labor S…

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.

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 - Labor Force Participation Rate was 62.30% in August 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 September of 2025.

United States US: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15+ data was reported at 62.851 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 62.786 % for 2016. United States US: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15+ data is updated yearly, averaging 64.000 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 67.204 % in 1997 and a record low of 58.700 % in 1964. United States US: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15+ 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 is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older 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.

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 June 2025, 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.