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United States Unemployment
4.2%as of 2025
United States's unemployment stands at 4.2% as of 2025. The indicator has decreased from 6.2% in 2014 to 4.2% in 2025. Source: ILO / World Bank WDI.
Historical trend (2014–2025)
Unemployment — Year by Year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 6.2% | — |
| 2015 | 5.3% | -0.9pp |
| 2016 | 4.9% | -0.4pp |
| 2017 | 4.4% | -0.5pp |
| 2018 | 3.9% | -0.5pp |
| 2019 | 3.7% | -0.2pp |
| 2020 | 8.1% | +4.4pp |
| 2021 | 5.3% | -2.8pp |
| 2022 | 3.7% | -1.6pp |
| 2023 | 3.6% | -0.1pp |
| 2024 | 4% | +0.4pp |
| 2025 | 4.2% | +0.2pp |
Source: ILO / World Bank WDI. Data retrieved from World Bank WDI and IMF WEO databases. Values represent official estimates; may be subject to revision.