In the fourth quarter of 2025, U.S. nonfarm business productivity rose by 2.8 percent, matching the increase in unit labor costs, which also climbed 2.8 percent. These figures are seasonally adjusted annual rates. Meanwhile, the manufacturing sector experienced a 1.9 percent decrease in productivity, alongside an 8.3 percent rise in unit labor costs. The Bureau of Labor Statistics released these latest Productivity and Costs figures on March 5, 2026.
