Unemployment Rate - 35-44 Yrs.

Not Seasonally Adjusted

LNU04000091 • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)

Latest Value

3.60

Year-over-Year Change

9.09%

Date Range

1/1/1948 - 7/1/2025

Summary

Represents raw employment data without seasonal adjustments. Provides unfiltered labor market insights before statistical smoothing techniques are applied.

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

Not Seasonally Adjusted data reflects actual employment numbers without removing predictable seasonal variations. Economists use this for raw, unmodified labor market analysis.

Methodology

Data collected through monthly household surveys by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Historical Context

Used for detailed seasonal labor market trend identification and initial economic assessments.

Key Facts

  • Captures raw employment fluctuations
  • Unmodified by seasonal adjustment algorithms
  • Critical for granular economic analysis

FAQs

Q: What does Not Seasonally Adjusted mean?

A: Raw data without removing predictable seasonal patterns. Shows actual employment numbers before statistical smoothing.

Q: Why use Not Seasonally Adjusted data?

A: Provides unfiltered insights into labor market changes. Useful for detecting immediate economic shifts.

Q: How is Not Seasonally Adjusted different from Seasonally Adjusted?

A: NSA shows raw numbers; Seasonally Adjusted removes predictable seasonal variations for clearer trend analysis.

Q: When are Not Seasonally Adjusted statistics most valuable?

A: During economic transitions or when analyzing short-term labor market dynamics.

Q: How often is this data updated?

A: Monthly updates through Bureau of Labor Statistics household surveys.

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Citation

U.S. Federal Reserve, Not Seasonally Adjusted (LNU04000091), retrieved from FRED.