All Employees: Professional and Business Services: Legal Services in Illinois
Not Seasonally Adjusted
SMU17000006054110001 • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
56.20
Year-over-Year Change
2.93%
Date Range
1/1/1990 - 7/1/2025
Summary
The 'Not Seasonally Adjusted' series measures the monthly unemployment rate in the United States without any seasonal adjustments. This provides a raw view of unemployment trends for analysts and policymakers.
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
The 'Not Seasonally Adjusted' unemployment rate represents the total number of people actively looking for work as a percentage of the civilian labor force, without accounting for typical seasonal variations. This gives a more unfiltered look at underlying labor market conditions.
Methodology
The data is collected through household surveys conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Historical Context
The raw unemployment rate is used alongside the seasonally adjusted figures to assess current labor market health and guide economic policies.
Key Facts
- The U.S. unemployment rate averaged 5.4% in 2022.
- Unemployment tends to peak in winter and decline in summer.
- The record high for the non-seasonally adjusted rate was 14.7% in April 2020.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: The 'Not Seasonally Adjusted' series measures the total unemployment rate in the U.S. without accounting for typical seasonal variations in hiring and layoffs.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: The raw unemployment rate provides a more unfiltered view of current labor market conditions, which is useful for economic analysis and policy decisions.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected through household surveys conducted monthly by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: Policymakers and analysts use the non-seasonally adjusted unemployment rate alongside the seasonally adjusted figure to assess the health of the labor market and guide economic policies.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The non-seasonally adjusted unemployment data is published monthly with the same release schedule as the overall U.S. unemployment rate.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Not Seasonally Adjusted (SMU17000006054110001), retrieved from FRED.