Historical Year Data · 2026
Unemployment Rate (Black) in 2026
Unemployment Rate (Black) opened 2026 at 7.30% and closed at 6.00%, a -17.81% move for the year. The high of 7.70% was reached on February 1, and the low of 6.00% on August 1.
Open
7.30%
2026-01
Close
6.00%
8 data points
High
7.70%
Feb 1
Low
6.00%
Aug 1
Full Year Change
-17.81%
2025 Change
+20.97%
Monthly Breakdown
| Month | Open | Close | High | Low | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7.30% | 7.30% | 7.30% | 7.30% | +0.00% |
| Feb | 7.70% | 7.70% | 7.70% | 7.70% | +0.00% |
| Mar | 7.10% | 7.10% | 7.10% | 7.10% | +0.00% |
| Apr | 7.30% | 7.30% | 7.30% | 7.30% | +0.00% |
| May | 6.60% | 6.60% | 6.60% | 6.60% | +0.00% |
| Jun | 6.60% | 6.60% | 6.60% | 6.60% | +0.00% |
| Jul | 6.30% | 6.30% | 6.30% | 6.30% | +0.00% |
| Aug | 6.00% | 6.00% | 6.00% | 6.00% | +0.00% |
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