Average Weekly Hours of Production and Nonsupervisory Employees, Goods-Producing

Not Seasonally Adjusted

CEU0600000007 • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)

Latest Value

40.80

Year-over-Year Change

0.49%

Date Range

1/1/1947 - 7/1/2025

Summary

Represents non-seasonally adjusted employment data, capturing raw employment figures without statistical smoothing.

Analysis & Context

This economic indicator provides valuable insights into current market conditions and economic trends. The data is updated regularly by the Federal Reserve and represents one of the most reliable sources for economic analysis.

Understanding this metric helps economists, policymakers, and investors make informed decisions about economic conditions and future trends. The interactive chart above allows you to explore historical patterns and identify key trends over time.

About This Dataset

This series provides unmodified employment statistics, showing actual employment numbers without seasonal adjustments.

Methodology

Collected through comprehensive surveys of employers and employment establishments.

Historical Context

Used for detailed analysis of raw employment trends and seasonal variations.

Key Facts

  • Shows employment data without statistical modifications
  • Reveals actual employment fluctuations
  • Important for understanding seasonal labor patterns

FAQs

Q: What does 'not seasonally adjusted' mean?

A: Data reflects raw numbers without statistical smoothing to remove seasonal variations.

Q: Why use non-seasonally adjusted data?

A: Provides unmodified insights into actual employment fluctuations and seasonal patterns.

Q: How is this data collected?

A: Through comprehensive surveys of employers and employment establishments.

Q: What are limitations of non-seasonally adjusted data?

A: May include temporary fluctuations that don't represent long-term economic trends.

Q: How often is this data updated?

A: Typically updated monthly by government labor statistics agencies.

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Citation

U.S. Federal Reserve, Not Seasonally Adjusted (CEU0600000007), retrieved from FRED.