Job Losers as a Percent of Total Unemployed
Not Seasonally Adjusted
LNU03023622 • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
45.00
Year-over-Year Change
-5.26%
Date Range
1/1/1967 - 7/1/2025
Summary
Represents employment data without seasonal adjustments. Provides raw employment figures 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
Captures employment data in its original, unadjusted form. Critical for understanding raw labor market dynamics.
Methodology
Collected through monthly Bureau of Labor Statistics employment surveys.
Historical Context
Used by economists to analyze underlying employment trends.
Key Facts
- Shows unmodified employment data
- Reveals seasonal labor market variations
- Provides baseline economic measurement
FAQs
Q: What does 'not seasonally adjusted' mean?
A: Data reflects raw numbers without statistical smoothing. Shows actual employment fluctuations.
Q: Why use non-seasonally adjusted data?
A: Reveals true seasonal employment patterns. Useful for detailed economic analysis.
Q: How do seasonal adjustments work?
A: Statistical techniques remove predictable seasonal variations from economic data.
Q: When should raw data be used?
A: Useful for detailed sector analysis and understanding immediate labor market conditions.
Q: Are raw numbers less accurate?
A: Not less accurate, but require more nuanced interpretation. Complement seasonally adjusted figures.
Related Trends
Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Not Seasonally Adjusted (LNU03023622), retrieved from FRED.