Unemployment Level - Bachelor's Degree and Higher, 18 to 19 years, Women
CGRAUW1819 • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
7.00
Year-over-Year Change
40.00%
Date Range
8/1/2002 - 2/1/2025
Summary
Tracks unemployment levels for young women with bachelor's degrees aged 18-19. Provides insight into early career employment challenges.
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
Measures unemployment among highly educated young women. Offers critical perspective on youth labor market and educational investment returns.
Methodology
Data collected through monthly Current Population Survey by Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Historical Context
Used to assess educational outcomes and early career employment opportunities for young women.
Key Facts
- Focuses on 18-19 year old women with degrees
- Reveals early career employment challenges
- Indicates educational market value
FAQs
Q: Why track unemployment for this specific demographic?
A: Provides targeted insights into young, educated women's labor market integration and employment challenges.
Q: What makes this unemployment data unique?
A: Specifically measures highly educated young women, offering precise demographic employment insights.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: Monthly updates through comprehensive labor market surveys.
Q: What can this data tell us about education?
A: Reveals potential misalignments between educational attainment and job market opportunities.
Q: Are there limitations to this data?
A: Narrow age and education range means it represents a specific subset of workforce demographics.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Unemployment Level - Bachelor's Degree and Higher, 18 to 19 years, Women (CGRAUW1819), retrieved from FRED.