Unemployment Rate - All Industries, Self-Employed, Unincorporated, and Unpaid Family Workers

LNU04035181 • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)

Latest Value

3.50

Year-over-Year Change

12.90%

Date Range

1/1/2000 - 7/1/2025

Summary

Captures unemployment rates for self-employed, unincorporated, and unpaid family workers across all industries. Provides unique insights into non-traditional employment segments.

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 tracks jobless individuals in independent and family-based work arrangements. It reveals alternative employment landscape beyond standard wage employment.

Methodology

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

Historical Context

Critical for understanding entrepreneurial and family business employment dynamics.

Key Facts

  • Captures non-traditional workforce dynamics
  • Includes unincorporated and family workers
  • Reveals entrepreneurial employment trends

FAQs

Q: What workers does this unemployment rate cover?

A: Includes self-employed, unincorporated, and unpaid family workers across all industries.

Q: How is this different from standard unemployment rates?

A: Focuses on independent and family-based workers, not traditional wage employees.

Q: Why track this specific unemployment category?

A: Provides insights into entrepreneurial and family business employment landscapes.

Q: How frequently is this data updated?

A: Monthly updates through the Current Population Survey by Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Q: What economic insights can be gained?

A: Reveals trends in independent work, entrepreneurship, and alternative employment structures.

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Citation

U.S. Federal Reserve, Unemployment Rate - All Industries, Self-Employed, Unincorporated, and Unpaid Family Workers (LNU04035181), retrieved from FRED.