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United States Job Quits Rate
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The current value of the Job Quits Rate in United States is 2.2 %. The Job Quits Rate in United States decreased to 2.2 % on 4/1/2024, after it was 2.2 % on 3/1/2024. From 12/1/2000 to 5/1/2024, the average GDP in United States was 2.01 %. The all-time high was reached on 11/1/2021 with 3 %, while the lowest value was recorded on 8/1/2009 with 1.2 %.
Job Quits Rate ·
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| Cancellation rate | |
|---|---|
| 12/1/2000 | 2.2 % |
| 1/1/2001 | 2.4 % |
| 2/1/2001 | 2.3 % |
| 3/1/2001 | 2.3 % |
| 4/1/2001 | 2.4 % |
| 5/1/2001 | 2.3 % |
| 6/1/2001 | 2.2 % |
| 7/1/2001 | 2.2 % |
| 8/1/2001 | 2.2 % |
| 9/1/2001 | 2.1 % |
| 10/1/2001 | 2.1 % |
| 11/1/2001 | 2 % |
| 12/1/2001 | 2 % |
| 1/1/2002 | 2.2 % |
| 2/1/2002 | 2 % |
| 3/1/2002 | 1.9 % |
| 4/1/2002 | 2 % |
| 5/1/2002 | 1.9 % |
| 6/1/2002 | 1.9 % |
| 7/1/2002 | 2 % |
| 8/1/2002 | 2 % |
| 9/1/2002 | 1.9 % |
| 10/1/2002 | 1.9 % |
| 11/1/2002 | 1.8 % |
| 12/1/2002 | 1.9 % |
| 1/1/2003 | 1.9 % |
| 2/1/2003 | 1.9 % |
| 3/1/2003 | 1.8 % |
| 4/1/2003 | 1.8 % |
| 5/1/2003 | 1.8 % |
| 6/1/2003 | 1.8 % |
| 7/1/2003 | 1.7 % |
| 8/1/2003 | 1.7 % |
| 9/1/2003 | 1.8 % |
| 10/1/2003 | 1.9 % |
| 11/1/2003 | 1.8 % |
| 12/1/2003 | 1.9 % |
| 1/1/2004 | 1.8 % |
| 2/1/2004 | 1.9 % |
| 3/1/2004 | 2 % |
| 4/1/2004 | 1.9 % |
| 5/1/2004 | 1.8 % |
| 6/1/2004 | 2 % |
| 7/1/2004 | 2 % |
| 8/1/2004 | 2 % |
| 9/1/2004 | 1.9 % |
| 10/1/2004 | 1.9 % |
| 11/1/2004 | 2.1 % |
| 12/1/2004 | 2 % |
| 1/1/2005 | 2.1 % |
| 2/1/2005 | 2 % |
| 3/1/2005 | 2.1 % |
| 4/1/2005 | 2.1 % |
| 5/1/2005 | 2.1 % |
| 6/1/2005 | 2.1 % |
| 7/1/2005 | 2 % |
| 8/1/2005 | 2.2 % |
| 9/1/2005 | 2.3 % |
| 10/1/2005 | 2.1 % |
| 11/1/2005 | 2.1 % |
| 12/1/2005 | 2.1 % |
| 1/1/2006 | 2.2 % |
| 2/1/2006 | 2.2 % |
| 3/1/2006 | 2.2 % |
| 4/1/2006 | 2 % |
| 5/1/2006 | 2.2 % |
| 6/1/2006 | 2.2 % |
| 7/1/2006 | 2.2 % |
| 8/1/2006 | 2.2 % |
| 9/1/2006 | 2.1 % |
| 10/1/2006 | 2.2 % |
| 11/1/2006 | 2.2 % |
| 12/1/2006 | 2.2 % |
| 1/1/2007 | 2.1 % |
| 2/1/2007 | 2.1 % |
| 3/1/2007 | 2.2 % |
| 4/1/2007 | 2.1 % |
| 5/1/2007 | 2.2 % |
| 6/1/2007 | 2.1 % |
| 7/1/2007 | 2.1 % |
| 8/1/2007 | 2.2 % |
| 9/1/2007 | 1.9 % |
| 10/1/2007 | 2.1 % |
| 11/1/2007 | 2 % |
| 12/1/2007 | 2 % |
| 1/1/2008 | 2.1 % |
| 2/1/2008 | 2.1 % |
| 3/1/2008 | 1.9 % |
| 4/1/2008 | 2.1 % |
| 5/1/2008 | 1.9 % |
| 6/1/2008 | 1.9 % |
| 7/1/2008 | 1.8 % |
| 8/1/2008 | 1.8 % |
| 9/1/2008 | 1.8 % |
| 10/1/2008 | 1.7 % |
| 11/1/2008 | 1.6 % |
| 12/1/2008 | 1.5 % |
| 1/1/2009 | 1.5 % |
| 2/1/2009 | 1.5 % |
| 3/1/2009 | 1.4 % |
| 4/1/2009 | 1.3 % |
| 5/1/2009 | 1.3 % |
| 6/1/2009 | 1.3 % |
| 7/1/2009 | 1.3 % |
| 8/1/2009 | 1.2 % |
| 9/1/2009 | 1.2 % |
| 10/1/2009 | 1.3 % |
| 11/1/2009 | 1.4 % |
| 12/1/2009 | 1.4 % |
| 1/1/2010 | 1.3 % |
| 2/1/2010 | 1.4 % |
| 3/1/2010 | 1.4 % |
| 4/1/2010 | 1.5 % |
| 5/1/2010 | 1.4 % |
| 6/1/2010 | 1.5 % |
| 7/1/2010 | 1.4 % |
| 8/1/2010 | 1.4 % |
| 9/1/2010 | 1.5 % |
| 10/1/2010 | 1.4 % |
| 11/1/2010 | 1.4 % |
| 12/1/2010 | 1.5 % |
| 1/1/2011 | 1.4 % |
| 2/1/2011 | 1.5 % |
| 3/1/2011 | 1.5 % |
| 4/1/2011 | 1.4 % |
| 5/1/2011 | 1.5 % |
| 6/1/2011 | 1.5 % |
| 7/1/2011 | 1.5 % |
| 8/1/2011 | 1.5 % |
| 9/1/2011 | 1.5 % |
| 10/1/2011 | 1.5 % |
| 11/1/2011 | 1.5 % |
| 12/1/2011 | 1.5 % |
| 1/1/2012 | 1.5 % |
| 2/1/2012 | 1.6 % |
| 3/1/2012 | 1.6 % |
| 4/1/2012 | 1.6 % |
| 5/1/2012 | 1.6 % |
| 6/1/2012 | 1.6 % |
| 7/1/2012 | 1.5 % |
| 8/1/2012 | 1.5 % |
| 9/1/2012 | 1.4 % |
| 10/1/2012 | 1.5 % |
| 11/1/2012 | 1.5 % |
| 12/1/2012 | 1.5 % |
| 1/1/2013 | 1.7 % |
| 2/1/2013 | 1.7 % |
| 3/1/2013 | 1.6 % |
| 4/1/2013 | 1.7 % |
| 5/1/2013 | 1.6 % |
| 6/1/2013 | 1.6 % |
| 7/1/2013 | 1.7 % |
| 8/1/2013 | 1.7 % |
| 9/1/2013 | 1.7 % |
| 10/1/2013 | 1.7 % |
| 11/1/2013 | 1.7 % |
| 12/1/2013 | 1.7 % |
| 1/1/2014 | 1.7 % |
| 2/1/2014 | 1.8 % |
| 3/1/2014 | 1.8 % |
| 4/1/2014 | 1.8 % |
| 5/1/2014 | 1.8 % |
| 6/1/2014 | 1.8 % |
| 7/1/2014 | 1.9 % |
| 8/1/2014 | 1.8 % |
| 9/1/2014 | 2 % |
| 10/1/2014 | 1.9 % |
| 11/1/2014 | 1.9 % |
| 12/1/2014 | 1.8 % |
| 1/1/2015 | 2 % |
| 2/1/2015 | 1.9 % |
| 3/1/2015 | 2 % |
| 4/1/2015 | 1.9 % |
| 5/1/2015 | 1.9 % |
| 6/1/2015 | 1.9 % |
| 7/1/2015 | 1.9 % |
| 8/1/2015 | 2 % |
| 9/1/2015 | 2 % |
| 10/1/2015 | 2 % |
| 11/1/2015 | 2 % |
| 12/1/2015 | 2.1 % |
| 1/1/2016 | 2 % |
| 2/1/2016 | 2.1 % |
| 3/1/2016 | 2 % |
| 4/1/2016 | 2.1 % |
| 5/1/2016 | 2.1 % |
| 6/1/2016 | 2.1 % |
| 7/1/2016 | 2.1 % |
| 8/1/2016 | 2.1 % |
| 9/1/2016 | 2.1 % |
| 10/1/2016 | 2.1 % |
| 11/1/2016 | 2.1 % |
| 12/1/2016 | 2.1 % |
| 1/1/2017 | 2.2 % |
| 2/1/2017 | 2.1 % |
| 3/1/2017 | 2.2 % |
| 4/1/2017 | 2.1 % |
| 5/1/2017 | 2.1 % |
| 6/1/2017 | 2.2 % |
| 7/1/2017 | 2.1 % |
| 8/1/2017 | 2.1 % |
| 9/1/2017 | 2.2 % |
| 10/1/2017 | 2.2 % |
| 11/1/2017 | 2.2 % |
| 12/1/2017 | 2.2 % |
| 1/1/2018 | 2 % |
| 2/1/2018 | 2.2 % |
| 3/1/2018 | 2.2 % |
| 4/1/2018 | 2.3 % |
| 5/1/2018 | 2.3 % |
| 6/1/2018 | 2.3 % |
| 7/1/2018 | 2.3 % |
| 8/1/2018 | 2.3 % |
| 9/1/2018 | 2.3 % |
| 10/1/2018 | 2.3 % |
| 11/1/2018 | 2.3 % |
| 12/1/2018 | 2.3 % |
| 1/1/2019 | 2.3 % |
| 2/1/2019 | 2.4 % |
| 3/1/2019 | 2.3 % |
| 4/1/2019 | 2.3 % |
| 5/1/2019 | 2.3 % |
| 6/1/2019 | 2.3 % |
| 7/1/2019 | 2.4 % |
| 8/1/2019 | 2.3 % |
| 9/1/2019 | 2.3 % |
| 10/1/2019 | 2.3 % |
| 11/1/2019 | 2.3 % |
| 12/1/2019 | 2.3 % |
| 1/1/2020 | 2.3 % |
| 2/1/2020 | 2.3 % |
| 3/1/2020 | 1.9 % |
| 4/1/2020 | 1.5 % |
| 5/1/2020 | 1.7 % |
| 6/1/2020 | 1.9 % |
| 7/1/2020 | 2.2 % |
| 8/1/2020 | 2.1 % |
| 9/1/2020 | 2.2 % |
| 10/1/2020 | 2.3 % |
| 11/1/2020 | 2.3 % |
| 12/1/2020 | 2.4 % |
| 1/1/2021 | 2.3 % |
| 2/1/2021 | 2.4 % |
| 3/1/2021 | 2.5 % |
| 4/1/2021 | 2.7 % |
| 5/1/2021 | 2.6 % |
| 6/1/2021 | 2.7 % |
| 7/1/2021 | 2.8 % |
| 8/1/2021 | 2.8 % |
| 9/1/2021 | 2.9 % |
| 10/1/2021 | 2.8 % |
| 11/1/2021 | 3 % |
| 12/1/2021 | 2.9 % |
| 1/1/2022 | 3 % |
| 2/1/2022 | 2.8 % |
| 3/1/2022 | 2.9 % |
| 4/1/2022 | 3 % |
| 5/1/2022 | 2.8 % |
| 6/1/2022 | 2.7 % |
| 7/1/2022 | 2.6 % |
| 8/1/2022 | 2.7 % |
| 9/1/2022 | 2.6 % |
| 10/1/2022 | 2.6 % |
| 11/1/2022 | 2.7 % |
| 12/1/2022 | 2.7 % |
| 1/1/2023 | 2.5 % |
| 2/1/2023 | 2.6 % |
| 3/1/2023 | 2.5 % |
| 4/1/2023 | 2.3 % |
| 5/1/2023 | 2.6 % |
| 6/1/2023 | 2.4 % |
| 7/1/2023 | 2.3 % |
| 8/1/2023 | 2.3 % |
| 9/1/2023 | 2.3 % |
| 10/1/2023 | 2.3 % |
| 11/1/2023 | 2.2 % |
| 12/1/2023 | 2.2 % |
| 1/1/2024 | 2.2 % |
| 2/1/2024 | 2.2 % |
| 3/1/2024 | 2.2 % |
| 4/1/2024 | 2.2 % |
Job Quits Rate History
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| 4/1/2024 | 2.2 % |
| 3/1/2024 | 2.2 % |
| 2/1/2024 | 2.2 % |
| 1/1/2024 | 2.2 % |
| 12/1/2023 | 2.2 % |
| 11/1/2023 | 2.2 % |
| 10/1/2023 | 2.3 % |
| 9/1/2023 | 2.3 % |
| 8/1/2023 | 2.3 % |
| 7/1/2023 | 2.3 % |
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| Name | Current | Previous | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
🇺🇸 ADP Employment Change | 152,000 | 188,000 | Monthly |
🇺🇸 Announcements of Hiring Plans | 4,236 Persons | 9,802 Persons | Monthly |
🇺🇸 Average Hourly Earnings | 0.4 % | 0.2 % | Monthly |
🇺🇸 Average Hourly Earnings YoY | 4.1 % | 4 % | Monthly |
🇺🇸 Average Weekly Hours | 34.3 Hours | 34.3 Hours | Monthly |
🇺🇸 Challenger Job Cuts | 57,727 Persons | 55,597 Persons | Monthly |
🇺🇸 Continued Jobless Claims | 1.875 M | 1.869 M | frequency_weekly |
🇺🇸 Employed persons | 161.141 M | 161.496 M | Monthly |
🇺🇸 Employment Cost Index | 1.2 % | 0.9 % | Quarter |
🇺🇸 Employment Cost Index Benefits | 1.1 % | 0.7 % | Quarter |
🇺🇸 Employment Cost Index Wages | 1.1 % | 1.1 % | Quarter |
🇺🇸 Employment rate | 60.1 % | 60.2 % | Monthly |
🇺🇸 Full-time employment | 133.385 M | 133.496 M | Monthly |
🇺🇸 Initial Jobless Claims | 242,000 | 224,000 | frequency_weekly |
🇺🇸 Job Opportunities | 8.14 M | 7.919 M | Monthly |
🇺🇸 Job Opportunities | 8.167 M | 7.239 M | Monthly |
🇺🇸 Job resignations | 3.459 M | 3.452 M | Monthly |
🇺🇸 Labor costs | 121.983 points | 121.397 points | Quarter |
🇺🇸 Labor force participation rate | 62.5 % | 62.6 % | Monthly |
🇺🇸 Layoffs and Terminations | 1.498 M | 1.678 M | Monthly |
🇺🇸 Long-term unemployment rate | 0.8 % | 0.74 % | Monthly |
🇺🇸 Manufacturing wages | 22,000 | -48,000 | Monthly |
🇺🇸 Minimum Wages | 7.25 USD/Hour | 7.25 USD/Hour | Annually |
🇺🇸 Non-Agricultural Productivity QoQ | 2.2 % | 2.1 % | Quarter |
🇺🇸 Non-farm Payrolls | 272,000 | 165,000 | Monthly |
🇺🇸 Nonfarm Private Employment | 229,000 | 158,000 | Monthly |
🇺🇸 Part-time work | 28.004 M | 27.718 M | Monthly |
🇺🇸 Population | 335.89 M | 334.13 M | Annually |
🇺🇸 Productivity | 111.909 points | 111.827 points | Quarter |
🇺🇸 Retirement Age Men | 66.67 Years | 66.5 Years | Annually |
🇺🇸 Retirement Age Women | 66.67 Years | 66.5 Years | Annually |
🇺🇸 State payroll accounting | 43,000 | 7,000 | Monthly |
🇺🇸 U6 Unemployment Rate | 7.4 % | 7.4 % | Monthly |
🇺🇸 Unemployed Persons | 7.145 M | 6.984 M | Monthly |
🇺🇸 Unemployment Claims 4-Week Average | 240,750 | 238,250 | frequency_weekly |
🇺🇸 Unemployment Rate | 4.2 % | 4.1 % | Monthly |
🇺🇸 Unit Labor Costs QoQ | 0.8 % | -1.1 % | Quarter |
🇺🇸 Wage Growth | 5.6 % | 5.3 % | Monthly |
🇺🇸 Wages | 29.99 USD/Hour | 29.85 USD/Hour | Monthly |
🇺🇸 Wages in Manufacturing | 28.3 USD/Hour | 28.18 USD/Hour | Monthly |
🇺🇸 Youth Unemployment Rate | 9.4 % | 9.5 % | Monthly |
Job quits refer to voluntary separations initiated by employees, excluding retirements, which are categorized as other separations. The quits rate is calculated by dividing the number of quits by the total employment, then multiplying the result by 100.
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What is Job Quits Rate?
The job quits rate is a crucial macroeconomic indicator that reflects the percentage of employees who voluntarily leave their jobs within a specific time period. This metric, part of the broader Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) conducted by various governmental economic bodies, provides insightful data for understanding workforce dynamics, labor market health, and economic stability. Eulerpool, your trusted source for macroeconomic data, offers a comprehensive examination of job quits rates to guide economists, policymakers, businesses, and job seekers in making informed decisions. At the heart of labor market analysis, the job quits rate is a barometer of worker confidence and job market fluidity. A high quits rate typically signifies strong worker confidence in the labor market—employees are more likely to leave their jobs if they believe they can find better opportunities or improved working conditions elsewhere. Consequently, a higher quits rate often correlates with a buoyant and competitive job market characterized by ample employment opportunities. Conversely, a low quits rate may indicate workforce apprehension about job prospects, suggesting economic uncertainty or stagnation. Voluntary job departures reflect underlying sentiments about job satisfaction, wage levels, career advancement opportunities, and overall economic health. By monitoring fluctuations in the job quits rate, economists and analysts can infer shifts in the labor market that precede broader economic changes. Data from Eulerpool reveals nuanced trends in the quits rate, shedding light on sector-specific dynamics, regional economic variations, and demographic trends. For instance, a rising quits rate in the technology sector might indicate a high demand for specialized skills, prompting businesses to adjust their recruitment and retention strategies accordingly. 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For instance, disparities in quits rates between urban and rural areas can highlight economic divergences and inform regional development policies. Similarly, analyzing quits data by age, gender, and educational background can reveal workforce trends and inequalities, guiding targeted interventions to foster inclusive economic growth. Eulerpool’s comprehensive data sets ensure users can explore these variations in depth, enhancing their understanding of complex labor market phenomena. The job quits rate can also serve as a predictive indicator for business cycles. Historically, shifts in the quits rate have often preceded changes in economic activity, such as expansions or recessions. A persistently elevated quits rate might suggest an overheating economy, where businesses struggle to retain employees amidst strong competition. Conversely, a declining quits rate could signal an impending economic slowdown, with workers hesitant to leave stable employment amid uncertainty. By incorporating quits rate trends into economic forecasting models, stakeholders can better prepare for cyclical fluctuations and mitigate associated risks. Further, the job quits rate intersects with other labor market indicators to provide a holistic view of economic health. Combining quits rate data with metrics such as job openings, hires, and layoffs offers a comprehensive picture of labor market fluidity and stability. Analyzing these interconnected indicators through Eulerpool’s robust platform allows for nuanced interpretations and strategic decision-making, benefiting a wide audience of users from diverse fields. In conclusion, the job quits rate is a vital macroeconomic indicator that encapsulates workforce confidence, job market fluidity, and broader economic trends. Eulerpool’s extensive and reliable data on the job quits rate empowers economists, policymakers, businesses, and job seekers with the knowledge to navigate and respond to dynamic labor market conditions effectively. Understanding the intricacies of quits rate dynamics is essential for making informed decisions that drive economic stability, growth, and prosperity. As the labor market continues to evolve, Eulerpool remains committed to providing the insightful data and analysis needed to stay ahead in an ever-changing economic landscape.