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Unemployment Rate
passing
4.1 latest (2026-07-01)
Percent unit
monthly frequency
United States geography
Coverage 1948-01-01 to 2026-07-01 · series id fred/UNRATE
Recent values
| Period | Value | Revision |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-01 | 4.1 | 1 |
| 2026-06-01 | 4.2 | 1 |
| 2026-05-01 | 4.3 | 1 |
| 2026-04-01 | 4.3 | 1 |
| 2026-03-01 | 4.3 | 1 |
| 2026-02-01 | 4.4 | 1 |
| 2026-01-01 | 4.3 | 1 |
| 2025-12-01 | 4.4 | 1 |
| 2025-11-01 | 4.5 | 1 |
| 2025-10-01 | null | 1 |
| 2025-09-01 | 4.4 | 1 |
| 2025-08-01 | 4.3 | 1 |
Verification history
| Check | Result | Expected | Actual | When |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| golden | pass | 14.8 | 14.8 | 2h ago |
| golden_live | pass | 14.8 | 14.8 | 2h ago |
| golden | pass | 4 | 4 | 2h ago |
| golden_live | pass | 4 | 4 | 2h ago |
| freshness | pass | 2h ago | ||
| golden | pass | 14.8 | 14.8 | 26h ago |
License and citation
License public-domain (terms). Source: U.S. federal statistical agencies via FRED, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. This product uses the FRED API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis.
Official table: Employment Situation · Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
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