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Labor Force Participation

What percentage of working-age adults are either employed or looking for work.

Latest Value 62.6%
Latest Date Apr 2024
YoY Change -0.96 %
MoM Change 0.00 %
Data Range Jan 2023 — May 2026
Observations 40

Historical Chart

Historical Data (Percent)

Date Value Period Net Change % Change
Apr 2024 62.6% M04 -0.1 -0.20 %
Mar 2024 62.7% M03 0.1 0.20 %
Feb 2024 62.6% M02 0.1 0.20 %
Jan 2024 62.5% M01 0.0 0.00 %
Dec 2023 62.5% M12 -0.3 -0.50 %
Nov 2023 62.8% M11 0.2 0.30 %
Oct 2023 62.6% M10 -0.1 -0.20 %
Sep 2023 62.7% M09 -0.1 -0.20 %
Aug 2023 62.8% M08 0.2 0.30 %
Jul 2023 62.6% M07 0.0 0.00 %
Jun 2023 62.6% M06 0.0 0.00 %
May 2023 62.6% M05 0.0 0.00 %
Apr 2023 62.6% M04 0.0 0.00 %
Mar 2023 62.6% M03 0.1 0.20 %
Feb 2023 62.5% M02 0.1 0.20 %
Jan 2023 62.4% M01 0.1 0.20 %
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