Nonfarm business sector productivity in the United States increased by 0.8 percent during the first quarter of 2026, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
During the same period, unit labor costs in the nonfarm business sector rose by 2.3 percent at seasonally adjusted annual rates. The manufacturing sector experienced more substantial growth, with productivity increasing by 3.6 percent. Additionally, manufacturing unit labor costs saw a 2.4 percent increase.