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United States Labor Force Participation Rate

Price

61.8 %

4/1/2026

Change +/-

-0.1 %

Percentage Change

-0.16 %

The current value of the Labor Force Participation Rate in United States is 61.8 %. The Labor Force Participation Rate in United States decreased to 61.8 % on 4/1/2026, after it was 61.9 % on 3/1/2026. From 1/1/1948 to 4/1/2026, the average GDP in United States was 62.83 %. The all-time high was reached on 1/1/2000 with 67.3 %, while the lowest value was recorded on 12/1/1954 with 58.1 %.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

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Labor Force Participation Rate History

Labor Force Participation Rate — History
Date	Value
4/1/2026	61.8 %
3/1/2026	61.9 %
2/1/2026	62 %
1/1/2026	62.1 %
12/1/2025	62.4 %
11/1/2025	62.5 %
9/1/2025	62.5 %
8/1/2025	62.3 %
7/1/2025	62.2 %
6/1/2025	62.3 %
5/1/2025	62.4 %
4/1/2025	62.6 %
3/1/2025	62.5 %
2/1/2025	62.5 %
1/1/2025	62.6 %
12/1/2024	62.5 %
11/1/2024	62.4 %
10/1/2024	62.5 %
9/1/2024	62.7 %
8/1/2024	62.7 %
7/1/2024	62.7 %
6/1/2024	62.6 %
5/1/2024	62.6 %
4/1/2024	62.6 %
3/1/2024	62.7 %
2/1/2024	62.6 %
1/1/2024	62.5 %
12/1/2023	62.5 %
11/1/2023	62.8 %
10/1/2023	62.6 %
9/1/2023	62.7 %
8/1/2023	62.8 %
7/1/2023	62.6 %
6/1/2023	62.6 %
5/1/2023	62.6 %
4/1/2023	62.6 %
3/1/2023	62.6 %
2/1/2023	62.5 %
1/1/2023	62.4 %
12/1/2022	62.3 %
11/1/2022	62.1 %
10/1/2022	62.2 %
9/1/2022	62.2 %
8/1/2022	62.3 %
7/1/2022	62.1 %
6/1/2022	62.2 %
5/1/2022	62.3 %
4/1/2022	62.2 %
3/1/2022	62.4 %
2/1/2022	62.3 %
1/1/2022	62.2 %
12/1/2021	62 %
11/1/2021	61.9 %
10/1/2021	61.8 %
9/1/2021	61.7 %
8/1/2021	61.7 %
7/1/2021	61.8 %
6/1/2021	61.7 %
5/1/2021	61.6 %
4/1/2021	61.6 %
3/1/2021	61.5 %
2/1/2021	61.4 %
1/1/2021	61.4 %
12/1/2020	61.5 %
11/1/2020	61.5 %
10/1/2020	61.7 %
9/1/2020	61.4 %
8/1/2020	61.7 %
7/1/2020	61.5 %
6/1/2020	61.5 %
5/1/2020	60.8 %
4/1/2020	60.1 %
3/1/2020	62.6 %
2/1/2020	63.3 %
1/1/2020	63.3 %
12/1/2019	63.3 %
11/1/2019	63.3 %
10/1/2019	63.3 %
9/1/2019	63.2 %
8/1/2019	63.1 %
7/1/2019	63.1 %
6/1/2019	63 %
5/1/2019	62.9 %
4/1/2019	62.8 %
3/1/2019	63 %
2/1/2019	63.1 %
1/1/2019	63.1 %
12/1/2018	63 %
11/1/2018	62.9 %
10/1/2018	62.9 %
9/1/2018	62.8 %
8/1/2018	62.6 %
7/1/2018	63 %
6/1/2018	63 %
5/1/2018	62.9 %
4/1/2018	62.9 %
3/1/2018	62.9 %
2/1/2018	63 %
1/1/2018	62.7 %
12/1/2017	62.7 %
11/1/2017	62.7 %
10/1/2017	62.7 %
9/1/2017	63.1 %
8/1/2017	62.9 %
7/1/2017	62.9 %
6/1/2017	62.8 %
5/1/2017	62.8 %
4/1/2017	63 %
3/1/2017	62.9 %
2/1/2017	62.9 %
1/1/2017	62.8 %
12/1/2016	62.7 %
11/1/2016	62.7 %
10/1/2016	62.8 %
9/1/2016	62.9 %
8/1/2016	62.9 %
7/1/2016	62.8 %
6/1/2016	62.7 %
5/1/2016	62.7 %
4/1/2016	62.9 %
3/1/2016	63 %
2/1/2016	62.8 %
1/1/2016	62.7 %
12/1/2015	62.7 %
11/1/2015	62.5 %
10/1/2015	62.5 %
9/1/2015	62.4 %
8/1/2015	62.6 %
7/1/2015	62.6 %
6/1/2015	62.7 %
5/1/2015	62.9 %
4/1/2015	62.8 %
3/1/2015	62.6 %
2/1/2015	62.7 %
1/1/2015	62.9 %
12/1/2014	62.8 %
11/1/2014	62.9 %
10/1/2014	62.9 %
9/1/2014	62.8 %
8/1/2014	62.9 %
7/1/2014	62.9 %
6/1/2014	62.8 %
5/1/2014	62.9 %
4/1/2014	62.8 %
3/1/2014	63.1 %
2/1/2014	62.9 %
1/1/2014	62.9 %
12/1/2013	62.9 %
11/1/2013	63 %
10/1/2013	62.8 %
9/1/2013	63.2 %
8/1/2013	63.3 %
7/1/2013	63.3 %
6/1/2013	63.4 %
5/1/2013	63.4 %
4/1/2013	63.4 %
3/1/2013	63.3 %
2/1/2013	63.4 %
1/1/2013	63.7 %
12/1/2012	63.7 %
11/1/2012	63.6 %
10/1/2012	63.8 %
9/1/2012	63.6 %
8/1/2012	63.5 %
7/1/2012	63.7 %
6/1/2012	63.8 %
5/1/2012	63.7 %
4/1/2012	63.7 %
3/1/2012	63.8 %
2/1/2012	63.8 %
1/1/2012	63.7 %
12/1/2011	64 %
11/1/2011	64.1 %
10/1/2011	64.1 %
9/1/2011	64.2 %
8/1/2011	64.1 %
7/1/2011	64 %
6/1/2011	64 %
5/1/2011	64.1 %
4/1/2011	64.2 %
3/1/2011	64.2 %
2/1/2011	64.1 %
1/1/2011	64.2 %
12/1/2010	64.3 %
11/1/2010	64.6 %
10/1/2010	64.4 %
9/1/2010	64.6 %
8/1/2010	64.7 %
7/1/2010	64.6 %
6/1/2010	64.6 %
5/1/2010	64.9 %
4/1/2010	65.2 %
3/1/2010	64.9 %
2/1/2010	64.9 %
1/1/2010	64.8 %
12/1/2009	64.6 %
11/1/2009	65 %
10/1/2009	65 %
9/1/2009	65.1 %
8/1/2009	65.4 %
7/1/2009	65.5 %
6/1/2009	65.7 %
5/1/2009	65.7 %
4/1/2009	65.7 %
3/1/2009	65.6 %
2/1/2009	65.8 %
1/1/2009	65.7 %
12/1/2008	65.8 %
11/1/2008	65.9 %
10/1/2008	66 %
9/1/2008	66 %
8/1/2008	66.1 %
7/1/2008	66.1 %
6/1/2008	66.1 %
5/1/2008	66.1 %
4/1/2008	65.9 %
3/1/2008	66.1 %
2/1/2008	66 %
1/1/2008	66.2 %
12/1/2007	66 %
11/1/2007	66 %
10/1/2007	65.8 %
9/1/2007	66 %
8/1/2007	65.8 %
7/1/2007	66 %
6/1/2007	66 %
5/1/2007	66 %
4/1/2007	65.9 %
3/1/2007	66.2 %
2/1/2007	66.3 %
1/1/2007	66.4 %
12/1/2006	66.4 %
11/1/2006	66.3 %
10/1/2006	66.2 %
9/1/2006	66.1 %
8/1/2006	66.2 %
7/1/2006	66.1 %
6/1/2006	66.2 %
5/1/2006	66.1 %
4/1/2006	66.1 %
3/1/2006	66.2 %
2/1/2006	66.1 %
1/1/2006	66 %
12/1/2005	66 %
11/1/2005	66 %
10/1/2005	66.1 %
9/1/2005	66.1 %
8/1/2005	66.2 %
7/1/2005	66.1 %
6/1/2005	66.1 %
5/1/2005	66.1 %
4/1/2005	66.1 %
3/1/2005	65.9 %
2/1/2005	65.9 %
1/1/2005	65.8 %
12/1/2004	65.9 %
11/1/2004	66 %
10/1/2004	65.9 %
9/1/2004	65.8 %
8/1/2004	66 %
7/1/2004	66.1 %
6/1/2004	66.1 %
5/1/2004	66 %
4/1/2004	65.9 %
3/1/2004	66 %
2/1/2004	66 %
1/1/2004	66.1 %
12/1/2003	65.9 %
11/1/2003	66.1 %
10/1/2003	66.1 %
9/1/2003	66.1 %
8/1/2003	66.1 %
7/1/2003	66.2 %
6/1/2003	66.5 %
5/1/2003	66.4 %
4/1/2003	66.4 %
3/1/2003	66.3 %
2/1/2003	66.4 %
1/1/2003	66.4 %
12/1/2002	66.3 %
11/1/2002	66.4 %
10/1/2002	66.6 %
9/1/2002	66.7 %
8/1/2002	66.6 %
7/1/2002	66.5 %
6/1/2002	66.6 %
5/1/2002	66.7 %
4/1/2002	66.7 %
3/1/2002	66.6 %
2/1/2002	66.8 %
1/1/2002	66.5 %
12/1/2001	66.7 %
11/1/2001	66.7 %
10/1/2001	66.7 %
9/1/2001	66.8 %
8/1/2001	66.5 %
7/1/2001	66.8 %
6/1/2001	66.7 %
5/1/2001	66.7 %
4/1/2001	66.9 %
3/1/2001	67.2 %
2/1/2001	67.1 %
1/1/2001	67.2 %
12/1/2000	67 %
11/1/2000	66.9 %
10/1/2000	66.8 %
9/1/2000	66.9 %
8/1/2000	66.9 %
7/1/2000	66.9 %
6/1/2000	67.1 %
5/1/2000	67.1 %
4/1/2000	67.3 %
3/1/2000	67.3 %
2/1/2000	67.3 %
1/1/2000	67.3 %
12/1/1999	67.1 %
11/1/1999	67.1 %
10/1/1999	67 %
9/1/1999	67 %
8/1/1999	67 %
7/1/1999	67.1 %
6/1/1999	67.1 %
5/1/1999	67.1 %
4/1/1999	67.1 %
3/1/1999	67 %
2/1/1999	67.2 %
1/1/1999	67.2 %
12/1/1998	67.2 %
11/1/1998	67.1 %
10/1/1998	67.2 %
9/1/1998	67.2 %
8/1/1998	67 %
7/1/1998	67 %
6/1/1998	67 %
5/1/1998	67 %
4/1/1998	67 %
3/1/1998	67.1 %
2/1/1998	67.1 %
1/1/1998	67.1 %
12/1/1997	67.2 %
11/1/1997	67.2 %
10/1/1997	67.1 %
9/1/1997	67.1 %
8/1/1997	67.2 %
7/1/1997	67.2 %
6/1/1997	67.1 %
5/1/1997	67.1 %
4/1/1997	67.1 %
3/1/1997	67.1 %
2/1/1997	66.9 %
1/1/1997	67 %
12/1/1996	67 %
11/1/1996	67 %
10/1/1996	67 %
9/1/1996	66.9 %
8/1/1996	66.7 %
7/1/1996	66.9 %
6/1/1996	66.7 %
5/1/1996	66.7 %
4/1/1996	66.7 %
3/1/1996	66.6 %
2/1/1996	66.6 %
1/1/1996	66.4 %
12/1/1995	66.4 %
11/1/1995	66.5 %
10/1/1995	66.6 %
9/1/1995	66.6 %
8/1/1995	66.6 %
7/1/1995	66.6 %
6/1/1995	66.5 %
5/1/1995	66.5 %
4/1/1995	66.9 %
3/1/1995	66.7 %
2/1/1995	66.8 %
1/1/1995	66.8 %
12/1/1994	66.7 %
11/1/1994	66.7 %
10/1/1994	66.7 %
9/1/1994	66.6 %
8/1/1994	66.6 %
7/1/1994	66.4 %
6/1/1994	66.4 %
5/1/1994	66.6 %
4/1/1994	66.5 %
3/1/1994	66.5 %
2/1/1994	66.6 %
1/1/1994	66.6 %
12/1/1993	66.4 %
11/1/1993	66.3 %
10/1/1993	66.3 %
9/1/1993	66.2 %
8/1/1993	66.4 %
7/1/1993	66.4 %
6/1/1993	66.5 %
5/1/1993	66.4 %
4/1/1993	66.1 %
3/1/1993	66.2 %
2/1/1993	66.2 %
1/1/1993	66.2 %
12/1/1992	66.3 %
11/1/1992	66.3 %
10/1/1992	66.2 %
9/1/1992	66.5 %
8/1/1992	66.6 %
7/1/1992	66.7 %
6/1/1992	66.7 %
5/1/1992	66.6 %
4/1/1992	66.5 %
3/1/1992	66.4 %
2/1/1992	66.2 %
1/1/1992	66.3 %
12/1/1991	66 %
11/1/1991	66.1 %
10/1/1991	66.1 %
9/1/1991	66.2 %
8/1/1991	66 %
7/1/1991	66.1 %
6/1/1991	66.2 %
5/1/1991	66.2 %
4/1/1991	66.4 %
3/1/1991	66.3 %
2/1/1991	66.2 %
1/1/1991	66.2 %
12/1/1990	66.4 %
11/1/1990	66.4 %
10/1/1990	66.4 %
9/1/1990	66.4 %
8/1/1990	66.5 %
7/1/1990	66.5 %
6/1/1990	66.4 %
5/1/1990	66.6 %
4/1/1990	66.6 %
3/1/1990	66.7 %
2/1/1990	66.7 %
1/1/1990	66.8 %
12/1/1989	66.5 %
11/1/1989	66.6 %
10/1/1989	66.5 %
9/1/1989	66.4 %
8/1/1989	66.5 %
7/1/1989	66.5 %
6/1/1989	66.5 %
5/1/1989	66.3 %
4/1/1989	66.4 %
3/1/1989	66.3 %
2/1/1989	66.3 %
1/1/1989	66.5 %
12/1/1988	66.1 %
11/1/1988	66.2 %
10/1/1988	66 %
9/1/1988	65.9 %
8/1/1988	66.1 %
7/1/1988	65.9 %
6/1/1988	65.8 %
5/1/1988	65.7 %
4/1/1988	65.8 %
3/1/1988	65.7 %
2/1/1988	65.9 %
1/1/1988	65.8 %
12/1/1987	65.7 %
11/1/1987	65.7 %
10/1/1987	65.7 %
9/1/1987	65.5 %
8/1/1987	65.7 %
7/1/1987	65.6 %
6/1/1987	65.5 %
5/1/1987	65.7 %
4/1/1987	65.4 %
3/1/1987	65.5 %
2/1/1987	65.5 %
1/1/1987	65.4 %
12/1/1986	65.3 %
11/1/1986	65.4 %
10/1/1986	65.4 %
9/1/1986	65.4 %
8/1/1986	65.3 %
7/1/1986	65.4 %
6/1/1986	65.4 %
5/1/1986	65.2 %
4/1/1986	65.1 %
3/1/1986	65.1 %
2/1/1986	65 %
1/1/1986	64.9 %
12/1/1985	65 %
11/1/1985	64.9 %
10/1/1985	65 %
9/1/1985	64.9 %
8/1/1985	64.6 %
7/1/1985	64.7 %
6/1/1985	64.6 %
5/1/1985	64.8 %
4/1/1985	64.9 %
3/1/1985	64.9 %
2/1/1985	64.7 %
1/1/1985	64.7 %
12/1/1984	64.6 %
11/1/1984	64.5 %
10/1/1984	64.4 %
9/1/1984	64.4 %
8/1/1984	64.4 %
7/1/1984	64.6 %
6/1/1984	64.6 %
5/1/1984	64.5 %
4/1/1984	64.3 %
3/1/1984	64.1 %
2/1/1984	64.1 %
1/1/1984	63.9 %
12/1/1983	64.1 %
11/1/1983	64.1 %
10/1/1983	64 %
9/1/1983	64.3 %
8/1/1983	64.3 %
7/1/1983	64.1 %
6/1/1983	64.3 %
5/1/1983	63.7 %
4/1/1983	63.8 %
3/1/1983	63.7 %
2/1/1983	63.8 %
1/1/1983	63.9 %
12/1/1982	64.1 %
11/1/1982	64.2 %
10/1/1982	64.1 %
9/1/1982	64.1 %
8/1/1982	64.1 %
7/1/1982	64 %
6/1/1982	63.9 %
5/1/1982	64.2 %
4/1/1982	63.9 %
3/1/1982	63.8 %
2/1/1982	63.8 %
1/1/1982	63.7 %
12/1/1981	63.6 %
11/1/1981	63.9 %
10/1/1981	63.8 %
9/1/1981	63.5 %
8/1/1981	63.8 %
7/1/1981	63.8 %
6/1/1981	63.7 %
5/1/1981	64.3 %
4/1/1981	64.2 %
3/1/1981	64.1 %
2/1/1981	63.9 %
1/1/1981	63.9 %
12/1/1980	63.6 %
11/1/1980	63.8 %
10/1/1980	63.7 %
9/1/1980	63.6 %
8/1/1980	63.7 %
7/1/1980	63.8 %
6/1/1980	63.7 %
5/1/1980	63.9 %
4/1/1980	63.8 %
3/1/1980	63.7 %
2/1/1980	64 %
1/1/1980	64 %
12/1/1979	63.9 %
11/1/1979	63.7 %
10/1/1979	63.7 %
9/1/1979	63.8 %
8/1/1979	63.6 %
7/1/1979	63.6 %
6/1/1979	63.5 %
5/1/1979	63.3 %
4/1/1979	63.5 %
3/1/1979	63.8 %
2/1/1979	63.8 %
1/1/1979	63.6 %
12/1/1978	63.6 %
11/1/1978	63.5 %
10/1/1978	63.3 %
9/1/1978	63.3 %
8/1/1978	63.2 %
7/1/1978	63.2 %
6/1/1978	63.3 %
5/1/1978	63.1 %
4/1/1978	63 %
3/1/1978	62.8 %
2/1/1978	62.7 %
1/1/1978	62.8 %
12/1/1977	62.7 %
11/1/1977	62.8 %
10/1/1977	62.4 %
9/1/1977	62.3 %
8/1/1977	62.3 %
7/1/1977	62.1 %
6/1/1977	62.4 %
5/1/1977	62.2 %
4/1/1977	62.1 %
3/1/1977	62 %
2/1/1977	61.9 %
1/1/1977	61.6 %
12/1/1976	61.8 %
11/1/1976	61.9 %
10/1/1976	61.6 %
9/1/1976	61.6 %
8/1/1976	61.8 %
7/1/1976	61.8 %
6/1/1976	61.5 %
5/1/1976	61.5 %
4/1/1976	61.6 %
3/1/1976	61.3 %
2/1/1976	61.3 %
1/1/1976	61.3 %
12/1/1975	61.1 %
11/1/1975	61.1 %
10/1/1975	61.2 %
9/1/1975	61.2 %
8/1/1975	61.3 %
7/1/1975	61.3 %
6/1/1975	61.2 %
5/1/1975	61.5 %
4/1/1975	61.3 %
3/1/1975	61.2 %
2/1/1975	61 %
1/1/1975	61.4 %
12/1/1974	61.2 %
11/1/1974	61.3 %
10/1/1974	61.3 %
9/1/1974	61.4 %
8/1/1974	61.2 %
7/1/1974	61.4 %
6/1/1974	61.2 %
5/1/1974	61.2 %
4/1/1974	61.1 %
3/1/1974	61.3 %
2/1/1974	61.4 %
1/1/1974	61.3 %
12/1/1973	61.2 %
11/1/1973	61.2 %
10/1/1973	60.9 %
9/1/1973	60.8 %
8/1/1973	60.7 %
7/1/1973	60.9 %
6/1/1973	60.9 %
5/1/1973	60.6 %
4/1/1973	60.8 %
3/1/1973	60.8 %
2/1/1973	60.5 %
1/1/1973	60 %
12/1/1972	60.5 %
11/1/1972	60.3 %
10/1/1972	60.3 %
9/1/1972	60.4 %
8/1/1972	60.6 %
7/1/1972	60.4 %
6/1/1972	60.4 %
5/1/1972	60.4 %
4/1/1972	60.4 %
3/1/1972	60.5 %
2/1/1972	60.2 %
1/1/1972	60.2 %
12/1/1971	60.4 %
11/1/1971	60.4 %
10/1/1971	60.1 %
9/1/1971	60.1 %
8/1/1971	60.2 %
7/1/1971	60.1 %
6/1/1971	59.8 %
5/1/1971	60.2 %
4/1/1971	60.1 %
3/1/1971	60 %
2/1/1971	60.1 %
1/1/1971	60.4 %
12/1/1970	60.4 %
11/1/1970	60.4 %
10/1/1970	60.4 %
9/1/1970	60.2 %
8/1/1970	60.3 %
7/1/1970	60.4 %
6/1/1970	60.2 %
5/1/1970	60.3 %
4/1/1970	60.6 %
3/1/1970	60.6 %
2/1/1970	60.4 %
1/1/1970	60.4 %
12/1/1969	60.2 %
11/1/1969	60.2 %
10/1/1969	60.4 %
9/1/1969	60.3 %
8/1/1969	60.3 %
7/1/1969	60.1 %
6/1/1969	60.1 %
5/1/1969	59.8 %
4/1/1969	60 %
3/1/1969	59.9 %
2/1/1969	60 %
1/1/1969	59.6 %
12/1/1968	59.7 %
11/1/1968	59.6 %
10/1/1968	59.5 %
9/1/1968	59.5 %
8/1/1968	59.6 %
7/1/1968	59.8 %
6/1/1968	60 %
5/1/1968	59.9 %
4/1/1968	59.5 %
3/1/1968	59.6 %
2/1/1968	59.6 %
1/1/1968	59.2 %
12/1/1967	59.9 %
11/1/1967	59.8 %
10/1/1967	59.9 %
9/1/1967	59.7 %
8/1/1967	59.7 %
7/1/1967	59.6 %
6/1/1967	59.6 %
5/1/1967	59.3 %
4/1/1967	59.4 %
3/1/1967	59.1 %
2/1/1967	59.3 %
1/1/1967	59.5 %
12/1/1966	59.5 %
11/1/1966	59.6 %
10/1/1966	59.3 %
9/1/1966	59.3 %
8/1/1966	59.3 %
7/1/1966	59.1 %
6/1/1966	59.1 %
5/1/1966	59 %
4/1/1966	59 %
3/1/1966	58.8 %
2/1/1966	58.8 %
1/1/1966	59 %
12/1/1965	59 %
11/1/1965	58.8 %
10/1/1965	58.9 %
9/1/1965	58.7 %
8/1/1965	58.9 %
7/1/1965	59.1 %
6/1/1965	58.8 %
5/1/1965	59 %
4/1/1965	58.8 %
3/1/1965	58.7 %
2/1/1965	58.7 %
1/1/1965	58.6 %
12/1/1964	58.6 %
11/1/1964	58.5 %
10/1/1964	58.6 %
9/1/1964	58.7 %
8/1/1964	58.6 %
7/1/1964	58.6 %
6/1/1964	58.7 %
5/1/1964	59.1 %
4/1/1964	59.1 %
3/1/1964	58.7 %
2/1/1964	58.8 %
1/1/1964	58.6 %
12/1/1963	58.5 %
11/1/1963	58.8 %
10/1/1963	58.8 %
9/1/1963	58.7 %
8/1/1963	58.5 %
7/1/1963	58.7 %
6/1/1963	58.5 %
5/1/1963	58.8 %
4/1/1963	58.8 %
3/1/1963	58.6 %
2/1/1963	58.6 %
1/1/1963	58.6 %
12/1/1962	58.4 %
11/1/1962	58.5 %
10/1/1962	58.7 %
9/1/1962	59 %
8/1/1962	59 %
7/1/1962	58.5 %
6/1/1962	58.8 %
5/1/1962	58.9 %
4/1/1962	58.7 %
3/1/1962	58.9 %
2/1/1962	59 %
1/1/1962	58.8 %
12/1/1961	58.8 %
11/1/1961	59.1 %
10/1/1961	59.1 %
9/1/1961	59 %
8/1/1961	59.3 %
7/1/1961	59.3 %
6/1/1961	59.7 %
5/1/1961	59.4 %
4/1/1961	59.3 %
3/1/1961	59.7 %
2/1/1961	59.6 %
1/1/1961	59.6 %
12/1/1960	59.7 %
11/1/1960	59.8 %
10/1/1960	59.4 %
9/1/1960	59.7 %
8/1/1960	59.5 %
7/1/1960	59.5 %
6/1/1960	59.7 %
5/1/1960	59.5 %
4/1/1960	59.5 %
3/1/1960	58.5 %
2/1/1960	59.1 %
1/1/1960	59.1 %
12/1/1959	59.5 %
11/1/1959	59.1 %
10/1/1959	59.4 %
9/1/1959	59.3 %
8/1/1959	59.2 %
7/1/1959	59.4 %
6/1/1959	59.2 %
5/1/1959	59.2 %
4/1/1959	59.4 %
3/1/1959	59.3 %
2/1/1959	59 %
1/1/1959	59.3 %
12/1/1958	59.2 %
11/1/1958	59.2 %
10/1/1958	59.6 %
9/1/1958	59.7 %
8/1/1958	59.8 %
7/1/1958	59.6 %
6/1/1958	59.5 %
5/1/1958	59.8 %
4/1/1958	59.6 %
3/1/1958	59.3 %
2/1/1958	59.3 %
1/1/1958	59.3 %
12/1/1957	59.6 %
11/1/1957	59.5 %
10/1/1957	59.5 %
9/1/1957	59.6 %
8/1/1957	59.3 %
7/1/1957	60 %
6/1/1957	59.8 %
5/1/1957	59.5 %
4/1/1957	59.5 %
3/1/1957	59.8 %
2/1/1957	59.9 %
1/1/1957	59.5 %
12/1/1956	59.8 %
11/1/1956	59.8 %
10/1/1956	59.8 %
9/1/1956	60 %
8/1/1956	60 %
7/1/1956	60.1 %
6/1/1956	60.1 %
5/1/1956	60.2 %
4/1/1956	59.9 %
3/1/1956	59.8 %
2/1/1956	59.9 %
1/1/1956	60.2 %
12/1/1955	60.2 %
11/1/1955	59.9 %
10/1/1955	59.8 %
9/1/1955	59.7 %
8/1/1955	59.7 %
7/1/1955	59.3 %
6/1/1955	58.8 %
5/1/1955	58.8 %
4/1/1955	59 %
3/1/1955	58.5 %
2/1/1955	58.4 %
1/1/1955	58.6 %
12/1/1954	58.1 %
11/1/1954	58.6 %
10/1/1954	58.8 %
9/1/1954	59.2 %
8/1/1954	58.7 %
7/1/1954	58.4 %
6/1/1954	58.5 %
5/1/1954	58.9 %
4/1/1954	59.2 %
3/1/1954	59.1 %
2/1/1954	59.3 %
1/1/1954	58.6 %
12/1/1953	58.3 %
11/1/1953	58.6 %
10/1/1953	58.5 %
9/1/1953	58.5 %
8/1/1953	58.6 %
7/1/1953	58.9 %
6/1/1953	58.9 %
5/1/1953	58.6 %
4/1/1953	59.1 %
3/1/1953	59.6 %
2/1/1953	59.5 %
1/1/1953	59.5 %
12/1/1952	59.2 %
11/1/1952	59.1 %
10/1/1952	58.7 %
9/1/1952	59.2 %
8/1/1952	58.7 %
7/1/1952	58.9 %
6/1/1952	59.1 %
5/1/1952	59.1 %
4/1/1952	58.8 %
3/1/1952	58.9 %
2/1/1952	59.5 %
1/1/1952	59.5 %
12/1/1951	59.6 %
11/1/1951	59.2 %
10/1/1951	59.4 %
9/1/1951	59.1 %
8/1/1951	59.2 %
7/1/1951	59.4 %
6/1/1951	59 %
5/1/1951	59.4 %
4/1/1951	59.1 %
3/1/1951	59.8 %
2/1/1951	59.1 %
1/1/1951	59.1 %
12/1/1950	59.2 %
11/1/1950	59.3 %
10/1/1950	59.4 %
9/1/1950	59.2 %
8/1/1950	59.5 %
7/1/1950	59.1 %
6/1/1950	59.4 %
5/1/1950	59.1 %
4/1/1950	59.2 %
3/1/1950	58.8 %
2/1/1950	58.9 %
1/1/1950	58.9 %
12/1/1949	59.2 %
11/1/1949	59.4 %
10/1/1949	59.6 %
9/1/1949	59.1 %
8/1/1949	59.2 %
7/1/1949	58.9 %
6/1/1949	58.6 %
5/1/1949	59 %
4/1/1949	58.8 %
3/1/1949	58.9 %
2/1/1949	59 %
1/1/1949	58.7 %
12/1/1948	59.1 %
11/1/1948	58.7 %
10/1/1948	58.7 %
9/1/1948	58.9 %
8/1/1948	58.9 %
7/1/1948	59.3 %
6/1/1948	59.2 %
5/1/1948	58.3 %
4/1/1948	59 %
3/1/1948	58.5 %
2/1/1948	58.9 %
1/1/1948	58.6 %

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Labor Force Participation Rate

The civilian labor force participation rate represents the percentage of the population aged 16 and over that is either employed or actively seeking employment.

What is Labor Force Participation Rate?

The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) is a critical economic indicator that sheds light on the active engagement of the working-age population in a country's labor market. At EulerPool, we specialize in the analysis and presentation of macroeconomic data, providing professionals, researchers, and policymakers with the requisite tools to make informed decisions. Understanding the LFPR is essential for evaluating the health of an economy, assessing labor market dynamics, and devising strategies for sustainable economic growth. The LFPR measures the proportion of the population that is either employed or actively seeking employment. This includes individuals within the working-age group, typically defined as those aged 15 to 64, though this range can vary based on national standards. By including both the employed and the unemployed who are actively job-seeking, this metric provides a more comprehensive view of labor market engagement than employment rates alone. Variations in the LFPR are influenced by a multitude of factors including economic conditions, demographic trends, educational attainment, cultural norms, and government policies. During periods of economic growth, the LFPR tends to increase as job opportunities expand and more individuals are incentivized to join the workforce. Conversely, during economic downturns, the LFPR may decline as discouraged workers exit the labor market after unsuccessful job searches. Demographic changes play a significant role in shaping the LFPR. For instance, aging populations in many advanced economies are leading to a natural decline in the participation rate. As the proportion of the elderly increases, a smaller share of the population remains within the working-age bracket, thereby reducing the overall participation rate. On the other hand, countries with younger populations or growing immigrant communities may experience rising participation rates. Education and skills training are vital in influencing the LFPR. Higher levels of education often correlate with higher labor force participation, as individuals with advanced skills are more likely to find employment and remain active in the labor market. In contrast, those with limited education or outdated skills may struggle to find employment, thus lowering the participation rate. Cultural norms and family responsibilities also impact labor force participation. In many societies, gender roles and cultural expectations can influence labor market behavior significantly. For example, caregiving responsibilities, particularly for children or elderly family members, often fall disproportionately on women, affecting their ability to participate in the labor force. Policies that promote work-life balance, such as affordable childcare and parental leave, can help mitigate these challenges and encourage higher participation rates. Government policies and labor market regulations also have a profound effect on the LFPR. Policies that promote job creation, support skills development, and provide unemployment benefits can enhance labor market participation. On the other hand, stringent labor laws or high taxation on employment can sometimes disincentivize both employers and employees, thereby reducing the participation rate. At EulerPool, our commitment to presenting accurate and timely macroeconomic data means that we meticulously track and analyze LFPR trends across different nations and regions. Our platform offers users the ability to examine historical data, compare participation rates across countries, and identify underlying patterns and correlations. This depth of analysis is crucial for policymakers looking to implement effective labor market interventions and for businesses planning their workforce strategies. Understanding the significance of the LFPR extends beyond merely tracking the number of people in the labor market; it provides insights into the economic potential and challenges faced by a country. A high LFPR might suggest a robust labor market with ample job opportunities and strong economic engagement. However, it's also important to scrutinize the quality of employment and the distribution of opportunities. A high participation rate in low-wage or precarious jobs may not equate to positive economic outcomes for the labor force. Conversely, a low LFPR can signal underutilized human capital, which poses both a challenge and an opportunity for economic development. Identifying the barriers that keep individuals out of the labor market, such as inadequate education, health issues, or systemic discrimination, is essential for tapping into this potential. Effective policies aimed at removing these barriers can significantly boost the LFPR, contributing to economic growth and social inclusion. Moreover, the LFPR is a valuable indicator for long-term economic planning. For instance, anticipating future labor market needs and potential shortages can help governments and businesses prepare by investing in education, training programs, and technologies that enhance productivity. As the global economy evolves, shifts towards more technologically advanced industries will require a labor force that is adaptable and proficient in relevant skills. In conclusion, the Labor Force Participation Rate is a multifaceted indicator that offers critical insights into the functioning and health of an economy. At EulerPool, our goal is to provide a comprehensive understanding of the LFPR through detailed data analysis and presentation. By doing so, we aim to support informed decision-making among policymakers, researchers, and businesses. Understanding and interpreting LFPR trends can help address labor market challenges, optimize economic strategies, and foster inclusive growth, ultimately contributing to the overall resilience and prosperity of the economy.

Labor Force Participation Rate United States — FAQ

What is the current Labor Force Participation Rate in United States?

The current Labor Force Participation Rate in United States is 61.8% as of 4/1/2026.

How has the Labor Force Participation Rate in United States changed recently?

The Labor Force Participation Rate in United States decreased from 61.9% (3/1/2026) to 61.8% (4/1/2026).

What is the all-time high for Labor Force Participation Rate in United States?

The all-time high for Labor Force Participation Rate in United States was 67.3%, recorded on 1/1/2000.

What is the all-time low for Labor Force Participation Rate in United States?

The all-time low for Labor Force Participation Rate in United States was 58.1%, recorded on 12/1/1954.

What is the historical average of Labor Force Participation Rate in United States?

The historical average of Labor Force Participation Rate in United States is 62.83%, calculated over the period from 1/1/1948 to 4/1/2026.

Where does the Labor Force Participation Rate data for United States come from?

The Labor Force Participation Rate data for United States is sourced from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and published on Eulerpool.

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United States

Continent

Americas

Highest Value

67.3

Lowest Value

58.1

Average Value

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