Unemployment Level - Job Losers
LNU03023621 • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
3,534.00
Year-over-Year Change
-3.15%
Date Range
1/1/1967 - 7/1/2025
Summary
Tracks the number of unemployed workers who have lost their jobs. Provides critical insight into labor market dynamics and economic health.
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 metric measures individuals who are temporarily or permanently unemployed due to job loss. It helps economists assess economic stress and labor market conditions.
Methodology
Data collected monthly through the Bureau of Labor Statistics Current Population Survey.
Historical Context
Used by policymakers to design targeted employment and economic recovery strategies.
Key Facts
- Reflects involuntary job separations
- Critical indicator of economic recession
- Helps predict economic recovery potential
FAQs
Q: What does job losers unemployment mean?
A: Represents workers who have been involuntarily separated from their previous employment. Excludes voluntary quits or new job seekers.
Q: How is job loss unemployment calculated?
A: Measured through monthly household surveys tracking workers without jobs who recently lost employment.
Q: Why is job losers unemployment important?
A: Indicates economic stress, potential recession risks, and labor market structural changes.
Q: How quickly does job loss unemployment change?
A: Can fluctuate monthly based on economic conditions, industry trends, and business cycles.
Q: What are limitations of this unemployment metric?
A: Does not capture underemployment or discouraged workers. Represents a snapshot of current conditions.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Unemployment Level - Job Losers (LNU03023621), retrieved from FRED.