Labor Force Statistics Latest Numbers

Seasonally Adjusted

Unemployment Rate:
8.2% in May 2012
Historical Data

Change in Unemployment Level:
+220,000 in May 2012
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Change in Employment Level:
+422,000 in May 2012
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Change in Civilian Labor Force Level:
+642,000 in May 2012
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Civilian Labor Force Participation Rate:
63.8% in May 2012
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Employment-Population Ratio:
58.6% in May 2012
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Annual Averages

Unemployment Rate:
8.9% for 2011
Historical Data

Unemployment Level:
13,747,000 for 2011
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