Employment-Population Ratio - 20 Yrs. & over, Women

Not Seasonally Adjusted

LNU02300026 • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)

Latest Value

55.80

Year-over-Year Change

-0.53%

Date Range

1/1/1948 - 7/1/2025

Summary

Represents the raw employment-population ratio without seasonal adjustments. Provides a direct view of employment data before 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 unadjusted metric shows employment-population ratio in its original form, capturing raw data without seasonal modifications.

Methodology

Calculated by dividing total employed persons by total population without seasonal adjustments.

Historical Context

Used for detailed analysis and understanding of raw employment trends.

Key Facts

  • Shows employment data without seasonal modifications
  • Provides unfiltered employment perspective
  • Useful for detailed economic analysis

FAQs

Q: What does 'not seasonally adjusted' mean?

A: Represents raw employment data without statistical smoothing for seasonal variations.

Q: Why use non-seasonally adjusted data?

A: Provides unfiltered view of employment trends, useful for detailed economic research.

Q: How does this differ from seasonally adjusted data?

A: Lacks statistical modifications that remove predictable seasonal employment fluctuations.

Q: When should this data be used?

A: Best for detailed analysis and understanding raw employment patterns.

Q: Are there limitations to this data?

A: May include seasonal variations that can obscure long-term employment trends.

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Citation

U.S. Federal Reserve, Not Seasonally Adjusted (LNU02300026), retrieved from FRED.