Historical Year Data · 1972
Unemployment Rate (U3) in 1972
Unemployment Rate (U3) opened 1972 at 5.80% and closed at 5.20%, a -10.34% move for the year. The high of 5.80% was reached on January 1, and the low of 5.20% on December 1.
Open
5.80%
1972-01
Close
5.20%
12 data points
High
5.80%
Jan 1
Low
5.20%
Dec 1
Full Year Change
-10.34%
1971 Change
+1.69%
Monthly Breakdown
| Month | Open | Close | High | Low | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5.80% | 5.80% | 5.80% | 5.80% | +0.00% |
| Feb | 5.70% | 5.70% | 5.70% | 5.70% | +0.00% |
| Mar | 5.80% | 5.80% | 5.80% | 5.80% | +0.00% |
| Apr | 5.70% | 5.70% | 5.70% | 5.70% | +0.00% |
| May | 5.70% | 5.70% | 5.70% | 5.70% | +0.00% |
| Jun | 5.70% | 5.70% | 5.70% | 5.70% | +0.00% |
| Jul | 5.60% | 5.60% | 5.60% | 5.60% | +0.00% |
| Aug | 5.60% | 5.60% | 5.60% | 5.60% | +0.00% |
| Sep | 5.50% | 5.50% | 5.50% | 5.50% | +0.00% |
| Oct | 5.60% | 5.60% | 5.60% | 5.60% | +0.00% |
| Nov | 5.30% | 5.30% | 5.30% | 5.30% | +0.00% |
| Dec | 5.20% | 5.20% | 5.20% | 5.20% | +0.00% |
Events During 1972
Related Metrics
Get historical context as markets unfold, regime classification, scenario triggers, and analysis in your inbox.