Historical Year Data · 2026
Underemployment Rate (U6) in 2026
Underemployment Rate (U6) opened 2026 at 8.10% and closed at 8.20%, a +1.23% move for the year. The high of 8.20% was reached on April 1, and the low of 7.90% on February 1.
Open
8.10%
2026-01
Close
8.20%
4 data points
High
8.20%
Apr 1
Low
7.90%
Feb 1
Full Year Change
+1.23%
2025 Change
+12.00%
Monthly Breakdown
| Month | Open | Close | High | Low | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8.10% | 8.10% | 8.10% | 8.10% | +0.00% |
| Feb | 7.90% | 7.90% | 7.90% | 7.90% | +0.00% |
| Mar | 8.00% | 8.00% | 8.00% | 8.00% | +0.00% |
| Apr | 8.20% | 8.20% | 8.20% | 8.20% | +0.00% |
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