The U.S. Unemployment Situation

Well Done! - The unemployment rate is 4.3%, calculated as the percentage of the people in the labor force who are unemployed.

Good Job! - The labor force participation rate is 62.3%, calculated as percentage of the working-age population who are members of the labor force.

Correct! - The unemployment rate was 4.3% in August 2025, 4.2% in July 2025, and 4.2% in August 2024. So, between July 2025 and August 2025, the unemployment rate rose, and between August 2024 and August 2025, the unemployment rose.