Civilian Unemployment Rate
: 4.3% (As of 2026-05-01) NEW
Civilian Unemployment Rate is currently 4.3%, 5.7% below its long-term average of 4.56%. Historically, Civilian Unemployment Rate has ranged from 2.5% to 14.8%.
Basic Info
Civilian Unemployment Rate was 4.3 as of 2026-05-01, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Historically, Civilian Unemployment Rate reached a record high of 14.8 and a record low of 2.5, the median value is 5.5. Typical value range is from 2.8 to 6.3. The Year-Over-Year growth is 0%. GuruFocus provides the current actual value, an historical data chart and related indicators for Civilian Unemployment Rate - last updated on 2026-05-01.
| Category | Population, Employment, & Labor Markets |
| Region | USA |
| Source | U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics |
Stats
| Name | Value | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Last Value | 4.3% | ||
| Latest Period | 2026-05-01 | ||
| Long Term Average | 4.56% | ||
| Average Annualized Growth Rate | +0.3% | ||
| Value from 1 year ago | 4.2% | ||
| Change from 1 year ago | +2.38% | ||
| Frequency | Monthly | ||
| Unit | % | ||
| Download Source | source link |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current Civilian Unemployment Rate?
Civilian Unemployment Rate is 4.3% as of 2026-05-01. Data sourced from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What is the historical range of Civilian Unemployment Rate?
Over its full recorded history, Civilian Unemployment Rate has ranged from a low of 2.5% to a high of 14.8%. The median value is 5.5%.
How has Civilian Unemployment Rate changed in the past year?
Civilian Unemployment Rate has increased by 0% over the past year.
What is the long-term average for Civilian Unemployment Rate?
The long-term average for Civilian Unemployment Rate is 4.56%. The current value of 4.3% is below this historical average.
Where does the data for Civilian Unemployment Rate come from?
Civilian Unemployment Rate data is sourced from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. GuruFocus aggregates and updates this indicator on a monthly basis.
Is Civilian Unemployment Rate currently above or below its long-term average?
Civilian Unemployment Rate is at 4.3%, which is 5.7% below its long-term average of 4.56% over a historical range of 2.5% to 14.8%. Compare this reading against the historical chart above to see how the current value relates to past cycles.
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