Labor Marketmonthly
Unemployment Rate (U3)
Headline unemployment rate — percentage of the labor force without jobs.
4.30%
1W +0.00%1M +0.00%3M +0.00%
Updated 15m agoUpdated just now
Recent Data
| Date | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2026 | 4.30% | -2.27% |
| Feb 1, 2026 | 4.40% | +2.33% |
| Jan 1, 2026 | 4.30% | -2.27% |
| Dec 1, 2025 | 4.40% | -2.22% |
| Nov 1, 2025 | 4.50% | +2.27% |
| Sep 1, 2025 | 4.40% | +2.33% |
| Aug 1, 2025 | 4.30% | +0.00% |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 4.30% | +4.88% |
| Jun 1, 2025 | 4.10% | -4.65% |
| May 1, 2025 | 4.30% | — |
Related in Labor Market
Underemployment Rate (U6)
Broadest unemployment measure including discouraged and part-time workers.
Initial Jobless Claims
Weekly first-time unemployment insurance claims — the highest-frequency labor indicator.
Initial Claims 4-Week MA
Smoothed jobless claims average — removes weekly volatility.
Continued Claims
Ongoing unemployment insurance claims — measures difficulty of finding new work.
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