Unemployment Level - Agricultural and Related Private Wage and Salary Workers

LNU03035109 • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)

Latest Value

64.00

Year-over-Year Change

-57.89%

Date Range

1/1/2000 - 7/1/2025

Summary

Tracks unemployment specifically among agricultural and related private wage workers. Provides critical insight into labor market dynamics in the agricultural sector.

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 jobless individuals with recent work experience in agricultural and related private industries. It helps economists understand rural labor market conditions.

Methodology

Data collected through monthly Current Population Survey by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Historical Context

Used by policymakers to assess agricultural employment and economic resilience.

Key Facts

  • Reflects seasonal variations in agricultural employment
  • Indicates economic health of rural labor markets
  • Helps predict agricultural workforce trends

FAQs

Q: How is agricultural unemployment measured?

A: Through monthly surveys tracking jobless workers with recent agricultural work experience.

Q: Why is agricultural unemployment important?

A: It reveals economic conditions in rural areas and agricultural sector labor dynamics.

Q: How often is this data updated?

A: Monthly updates provide current snapshot of agricultural employment trends.

Q: What impacts agricultural unemployment rates?

A: Seasonal work, technological changes, and broader economic conditions affect agricultural jobs.

Q: Can this data predict economic trends?

A: It serves as an early indicator of rural economic health and agricultural sector performance.

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Citation

U.S. Federal Reserve, Unemployment Level - Agricultural and Related Private Wage and Salary Workers (LNU03035109), retrieved from FRED.