North America
United States Unemployment
Share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.
Latest Value
4.2%
As of 2025
YoY Change
+4.4%
2024 → 2025
Record High
9.6%
Recorded in 2010
Record Low
3.6%
Recorded in 2023
10-Year Average
4.6%
2016–2025
Data Range
1991–2025
35 data points
Source
World Bank
Code: SL.UEM.TOTL.ZS
Historical Trend
1991 – 2025
Analysis
The United States has experienced a relatively low unemployment rate of 4.2% as of 2025, indicating a strong labor market. This rate is near historical lows, suggesting a high level of employment and economic activity. The low unemployment rate may also lead to increased competition for workers and potential wage growth.
Historical Data
| Value | YoY Change | Change % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4.2% | 0.2% | +4.4% |
| 2024 | 4.0% | 0.4% | +10.6% |
| 2023 | 3.6% | 0.0% | -0.3% |
| 2022 | 3.6% | 1.7% | -31.8% |
| 2021 | 5.3% | 2.7% | -33.6% |
| 2020 | 8.1% | 4.4% | +119.5% |
| 2019 | 3.7% | 0.2% | -5.8% |
| 2018 | 3.9% | 0.5% | -10.5% |
| 2017 | 4.4% | 0.5% | -10.6% |
| 2016 | 4.9% | 0.4% | -7.8% |
Source: World Bank Open Data · 1991–2025
Similar Rankings
Global · Unemployment
