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Collection: Data are compiled from the Labour Force Survey. For unemployment definition look under Unemployment .
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Collection: Data are compiled from the Labour Force Survey. For unemployment definition look under Unemployment .
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Collection: Data are compiled from the Labour Force Survey. For unemployment definition look under Unemployment .
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Collection: Data are compiled from the Labour Force Survey. For unemployment definition look under Unemployment .
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Collection: Data are compiled from the Labour Force Survey. For unemployment definition look under Unemployment .
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Collection: Data are compiled from the Labour Force Survey. For unemployment definition look under Unemployment .
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Collection: Data are compiled from the Labour Force Survey. For unemployment definition look under Unemployment .
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Data are compiled from the Monthly Household Labour Force Survey (Current Population Survey). Each month about 60 000 households are interviewed for the Survey taken in the week including the 19th of the month in which survey respondents are asked about their labour force status in the week including the 12th of the month.
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Data are compiled from the Monthly Household Labour Force Survey (Current Population Survey). Each month about 60 000 households are interviewed for the Survey taken in the week including the 19th of the month in which survey respondents are asked about their labour force status in the week including the 12th of the month.
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Data are compiled from the Monthly Household Labour Force Survey (Current Population Survey). Each month about 60 000 households are interviewed for the Survey taken in the week including the 19th of the month in which survey respondents are asked about their labour force status in the week including the 12th of the month.
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Data are compiled from the Monthly Household Labour Force Survey (Current Population Survey). Each month about 60 000 households are interviewed for the Survey taken in the week including the 19th of the month in which survey respondents are asked about their labour force status in the week including the 12th of the month.
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Data are compiled from the Monthly Household Labour Force Survey (Current Population Survey). Each month about 60 000 households are interviewed for the Survey taken in the week including the 19th of the month in which survey respondents are asked about their labour force status in the week including the 12th of the month.
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Data are compiled from the Monthly Household Labour Force Survey (Current Population Survey). Each month about 60 000 households are interviewed for the Survey taken in the week including the 19th of the month in which survey respondents are asked about their labour force status in the week including the 12th of the month.
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Data are compiled from the Monthly Household Labour Force Survey (Current Population Survey). Each month about 60 000 households are interviewed for the Survey taken in the week including the 19th of the month in which survey respondents are asked about their labour force status in the week including the 12th of the month.
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Data refer to July 1. The last population census took place on April 1, 2010. Data from 2000 onwards are estimates based on the last census and are subject to revision each year.
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Data refer to July 1. The last population census took place on April 1, 2010. Data from 2000 onwards are estimates based on the last census and are subject to revision each year.
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Data refer to July 1. The last population census took place on April 1, 2010. Data from 2000 onwards are estimates based on the last census and are subject to revision each year.
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Data refer to July 1. The last population census took place on April 1, 2010. Data from 2000 onwards are estimates based on the last census and are subject to revision each year.
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Data refer to July 1. The last population census took place on April 1, 2010. Data from 2000 onwards are estimates based on the last census and are subject to revision each year.
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Data refer to July 1. The last population census took place on April 1, 2010. Data from 2000 onwards are estimates based on the last census and are subject to revision each year.
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Data refer to July 1. The last population census took place on April 1, 2010. Data from 2000 onwards are estimates based on the last census and are subject to revision each year.
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Annual data are averages of monthly figures.
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Annual data are averages of monthly figures.
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Annual data are averages of monthly figures.
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Annual data are averages of monthly figures.
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Annual data are averages of monthly figures.
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Annual data are averages of monthly figures.
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Annual data are averages of monthly figures.
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These percentages only take into account those persons for whom the duration of unemployment is known.
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These percentages only take into account those persons for whom the duration of unemployment is known.
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These percentages only take into account those persons for whom the duration of unemployment is known.
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These percentages only take into account those persons for whom the duration of unemployment is known.
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These percentages only take into account those persons for whom the duration of unemployment is known.
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These percentages only take into account those persons for whom the duration of unemployment is known.
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These percentages only take into account those persons for whom the duration of unemployment is known.
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Data refer to wage and salary workers and include only persons declaring usual hours worked.
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Data refer to wage and salary workers and include only persons declaring usual hours worked.
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Data refer to wage and salary workers and include only persons declaring usual hours worked.
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Data refer to wage and salary workers and include only persons declaring usual hours worked.
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Data refer to wage and salary workers and include only persons declaring usual hours worked.
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Data refer to wage and salary workers and include only persons declaring usual hours worked.
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Data refer to wage and salary workers and include only persons declaring usual hours worked.
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Data refer to the resident population (de jure). Data exclude Puerto Rico, Guam, U.S.Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.

 In 2010 the population figures for these were: 3 725 789 for Puerto Rico, 55 519 for American Samoa, 159 358 for Guam, 53 883 for The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNM) and 106 405 for the U.S.Virgin Islands.

 

 
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Data refer to the resident population (de jure). Data exclude Puerto Rico, Guam, U.S.Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.

 In 2010 the population figures for these were: 3 725 789 for Puerto Rico, 55 519 for American Samoa, 159 358 for Guam, 53 883 for The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNM) and 106 405 for the U.S.Virgin Islands.

 

 
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Data refer to the resident population (de jure). Data exclude Puerto Rico, Guam, U.S.Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.

 In 2010 the population figures for these were: 3 725 789 for Puerto Rico, 55 519 for American Samoa, 159 358 for Guam, 53 883 for The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNM) and 106 405 for the U.S.Virgin Islands.

 

 
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Data refer to the resident population (de jure). Data exclude Puerto Rico, Guam, U.S.Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.

 In 2010 the population figures for these were: 3 725 789 for Puerto Rico, 55 519 for American Samoa, 159 358 for Guam, 53 883 for The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNM) and 106 405 for the U.S.Virgin Islands.

 

 
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Data refer to the resident population (de jure). Data exclude Puerto Rico, Guam, U.S.Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.

 In 2010 the population figures for these were: 3 725 789 for Puerto Rico, 55 519 for American Samoa, 159 358 for Guam, 53 883 for The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNM) and 106 405 for the U.S.Virgin Islands.

 

 
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Data refer to the resident population (de jure). Data exclude Puerto Rico, Guam, U.S.Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.

 In 2010 the population figures for these were: 3 725 789 for Puerto Rico, 55 519 for American Samoa, 159 358 for Guam, 53 883 for The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNM) and 106 405 for the U.S.Virgin Islands.

 

 
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Data refer to the resident population (de jure). Data exclude Puerto Rico, Guam, U.S.Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.

 In 2010 the population figures for these were: 3 725 789 for Puerto Rico, 55 519 for American Samoa, 159 358 for Guam, 53 883 for The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNM) and 106 405 for the U.S.Virgin Islands.

 

 
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Data refer to the civilian resident non-institutional population aged 16 years and older who are not inmates of penal or mental institutions, sanatoriums or homes for the aged, infirm or needy. The survey also covers the civilian resident non-institutional population living in collective households which is sampled separately. Data exclude Puerto Rico, American Samoa Guam, The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNM) and US Virgin Islands.
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Data refer to the civilian resident non-institutional population aged 16 years and older who are not inmates of penal or mental institutions, sanatoriums or homes for the aged, infirm or needy. The survey also covers the civilian resident non-institutional population living in collective households which is sampled separately. Data exclude Puerto Rico, American Samoa Guam, The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNM) and US Virgin Islands.
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Data refer to the civilian resident non-institutional population aged 16 years and older who are not inmates of penal or mental institutions, sanatoriums or homes for the aged, infirm or needy. The survey also covers the civilian resident non-institutional population living in collective households which is sampled separately. Data exclude Puerto Rico, American Samoa Guam, The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNM) and US Virgin Islands.
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Data refer to the civilian resident non-institutional population aged 16 years and older who are not inmates of penal or mental institutions, sanatoriums or homes for the aged, infirm or needy. The survey also covers the civilian resident non-institutional population living in collective households which is sampled separately. Data exclude Puerto Rico, American Samoa Guam, The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNM) and US Virgin Islands.
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Data refer to the civilian resident non-institutional population aged 16 years and older who are not inmates of penal or mental institutions, sanatoriums or homes for the aged, infirm or needy. The survey also covers the civilian resident non-institutional population living in collective households which is sampled separately. Data exclude Puerto Rico, American Samoa Guam, The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNM) and US Virgin Islands.
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Data refer to the civilian resident non-institutional population aged 16 years and older who are not inmates of penal or mental institutions, sanatoriums or homes for the aged, infirm or needy. The survey also covers the civilian resident non-institutional population living in collective households which is sampled separately. Data exclude Puerto Rico, American Samoa Guam, The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNM) and US Virgin Islands.
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Data refer to the civilian resident non-institutional population aged 16 years and older who are not inmates of penal or mental institutions, sanatoriums or homes for the aged, infirm or needy. The survey also covers the civilian resident non-institutional population living in collective households which is sampled separately. Data exclude Puerto Rico, American Samoa Guam, The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNM) and US Virgin Islands.
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Part-time employment refers to persons who work less than 30 hours per week. All jobs are covered and the hours worked are usual hours, and refer to normal hours worked.
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Part-time employment refers to persons who work less than 30 hours per week. All jobs are covered and the hours worked are usual hours, and refer to normal hours worked.
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Part-time employment refers to persons who work less than 30 hours per week. All jobs are covered and the hours worked are usual hours, and refer to normal hours worked.
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Part-time employment refers to persons who work less than 30 hours per week. All jobs are covered and the hours worked are usual hours, and refer to normal hours worked.
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Part-time employment refers to persons who work less than 30 hours per week. All jobs are covered and the hours worked are usual hours, and refer to normal hours worked.
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Part-time employment refers to persons who work less than 30 hours per week. All jobs are covered and the hours worked are usual hours, and refer to normal hours worked.
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Part-time employment refers to persons who work less than 30 hours per week. All jobs are covered and the hours worked are usual hours, and refer to normal hours worked.
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Data refer to all persons who, during the reference week, did any work (at least one hour) as paid employees, worked in their own business, profession or on their own farm or who worked 15 hours or more as unpaid workers in an enterprise operated by a member of the family. They also include all those who were not working but who had jobs or businesses from which they were temporarily absent because of vacation, illness, bad weather, maternity or paternity leave, labour-management dispute, job training or other family or personal reasons, irrespective of whether or not they were paid for the time off.
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Data refer to all persons who, during the reference week, did any work (at least one hour) as paid employees, worked in their own business, profession or on their own farm or who worked 15 hours or more as unpaid workers in an enterprise operated by a member of the family. They also include all those who were not working but who had jobs or businesses from which they were temporarily absent because of vacation, illness, bad weather, maternity or paternity leave, labour-management dispute, job training or other family or personal reasons, irrespective of whether or not they were paid for the time off.
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Data refer to all persons who, during the reference week, did any work (at least one hour) as paid employees, worked in their own business, profession or on their own farm or who worked 15 hours or more as unpaid workers in an enterprise operated by a member of the family. They also include all those who were not working but who had jobs or businesses from which they were temporarily absent because of vacation, illness, bad weather, maternity or paternity leave, labour-management dispute, job training or other family or personal reasons, irrespective of whether or not they were paid for the time off.
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Data refer to all persons who, during the reference week, did any work (at least one hour) as paid employees, worked in their own business, profession or on their own farm or who worked 15 hours or more as unpaid workers in an enterprise operated by a member of the family. They also include all those who were not working but who had jobs or businesses from which they were temporarily absent because of vacation, illness, bad weather, maternity or paternity leave, labour-management dispute, job training or other family or personal reasons, irrespective of whether or not they were paid for the time off.
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Data refer to all persons who, during the reference week, did any work (at least one hour) as paid employees, worked in their own business, profession or on their own farm or who worked 15 hours or more as unpaid workers in an enterprise operated by a member of the family. They also include all those who were not working but who had jobs or businesses from which they were temporarily absent because of vacation, illness, bad weather, maternity or paternity leave, labour-management dispute, job training or other family or personal reasons, irrespective of whether or not they were paid for the time off.
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Data refer to all persons who, during the reference week, did any work (at least one hour) as paid employees, worked in their own business, profession or on their own farm or who worked 15 hours or more as unpaid workers in an enterprise operated by a member of the family. They also include all those who were not working but who had jobs or businesses from which they were temporarily absent because of vacation, illness, bad weather, maternity or paternity leave, labour-management dispute, job training or other family or personal reasons, irrespective of whether or not they were paid for the time off.
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Data refer to all persons who, during the reference week, did any work (at least one hour) as paid employees, worked in their own business, profession or on their own farm or who worked 15 hours or more as unpaid workers in an enterprise operated by a member of the family. They also include all those who were not working but who had jobs or businesses from which they were temporarily absent because of vacation, illness, bad weather, maternity or paternity leave, labour-management dispute, job training or other family or personal reasons, irrespective of whether or not they were paid for the time off.
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Data refer to all persons not employed during the reference week, were available for work, except for temporary illness, and had made specific efforts to find employment some time during the four-week period ending with the reference week. Persons who were waiting to be recalled to a job from which they had been laid off need not have been looking for work to be classified as unemployed.
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Data refer to all persons not employed during the reference week, were available for work, except for temporary illness, and had made specific efforts to find employment some time during the four-week period ending with the reference week. Persons who were waiting to be recalled to a job from which they had been laid off need not have been looking for work to be classified as unemployed.
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Data refer to all persons not employed during the reference week, were available for work, except for temporary illness, and had made specific efforts to find employment some time during the four-week period ending with the reference week. Persons who were waiting to be recalled to a job from which they had been laid off need not have been looking for work to be classified as unemployed.
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Data refer to all persons not employed during the reference week, were available for work, except for temporary illness, and had made specific efforts to find employment some time during the four-week period ending with the reference week. Persons who were waiting to be recalled to a job from which they had been laid off need not have been looking for work to be classified as unemployed.
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Data refer to all persons not employed during the reference week, were available for work, except for temporary illness, and had made specific efforts to find employment some time during the four-week period ending with the reference week. Persons who were waiting to be recalled to a job from which they had been laid off need not have been looking for work to be classified as unemployed.
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Data refer to all persons not employed during the reference week, were available for work, except for temporary illness, and had made specific efforts to find employment some time during the four-week period ending with the reference week. Persons who were waiting to be recalled to a job from which they had been laid off need not have been looking for work to be classified as unemployed.
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Data refer to all persons not employed during the reference week, were available for work, except for temporary illness, and had made specific efforts to find employment some time during the four-week period ending with the reference week. Persons who were waiting to be recalled to a job from which they had been laid off need not have been looking for work to be classified as unemployed.
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Duration refers to the length of time (through the current reference week) that persons classified as unemployed had been looking for work. For persons on layoff, duration of unemployment refers to the number of full weeks they had been on layoff. In US statistics, duration of unemployment is enumerated in weeks. The smallest duration category available is "less than 5 weeks”.
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Duration refers to the length of time (through the current reference week) that persons classified as unemployed had been looking for work. For persons on layoff, duration of unemployment refers to the number of full weeks they had been on layoff. In US statistics, duration of unemployment is enumerated in weeks. The smallest duration category available is "less than 5 weeks”.
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Duration refers to the length of time (through the current reference week) that persons classified as unemployed had been looking for work. For persons on layoff, duration of unemployment refers to the number of full weeks they had been on layoff. In US statistics, duration of unemployment is enumerated in weeks. The smallest duration category available is "less than 5 weeks”.
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Duration refers to the length of time (through the current reference week) that persons classified as unemployed had been looking for work. For persons on layoff, duration of unemployment refers to the number of full weeks they had been on layoff. In US statistics, duration of unemployment is enumerated in weeks. The smallest duration category available is "less than 5 weeks”.
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Duration refers to the length of time (through the current reference week) that persons classified as unemployed had been looking for work. For persons on layoff, duration of unemployment refers to the number of full weeks they had been on layoff. In US statistics, duration of unemployment is enumerated in weeks. The smallest duration category available is "less than 5 weeks”.
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Duration refers to the length of time (through the current reference week) that persons classified as unemployed had been looking for work. For persons on layoff, duration of unemployment refers to the number of full weeks they had been on layoff. In US statistics, duration of unemployment is enumerated in weeks. The smallest duration category available is "less than 5 weeks”.
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Duration refers to the length of time (through the current reference week) that persons classified as unemployed had been looking for work. For persons on layoff, duration of unemployment refers to the number of full weeks they had been on layoff. In US statistics, duration of unemployment is enumerated in weeks. The smallest duration category available is "less than 5 weeks”.
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Series breaks: Data for 2000 are not strictly comparable with data for previous years due to the inclusion of population controls based on the 2000 decennial census into the estimation process. 1997, 1998 and 1999 data are not strictly comparable with data for previous years due to the introduction of revised population controls. From 1998, data reflect the introduction of a new composite estimation procedure for the Current Population Survey.

Data for 1994 are not directly comparable with those for previous years, due to a major redesign of both the Current Population Survey questionnaire and the collection methodology. The redesign of the questionnaire includes the introduction of interviews of dependents, information on prior job search and current availability resulting in a lower proportion of unemployed during a period shorter than 5 weeks and an increased proportion of unemployed for a period of 15 weeks and over.

Due to the introduction of the 1990 population census adjusted for an estimated population undercount, data from 1990 onwards are not directly comparable with those for previous years. Several modifications were introduced to the estimation procedures in 1986, 1985, 1983, 1982, 1979, 1978 and 1974. In January 1967, the lower age limit for official statistics of the labour force, employment and unemployment was raised from 14 to 16 years of age. Definitional changes were also introduced at that time. Several modifications have been implemented to include increased populations from new States and areas (inclusion of Alaska, Hawaii in 1960) and regular adjustments have been made after each of the decennial censuses.
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Series breaks: Data for 2000 are not strictly comparable with data for previous years due to the inclusion of population controls based on the 2000 decennial census into the estimation process. 1997, 1998 and 1999 data are not strictly comparable with data for previous years due to the introduction of revised population controls. From 1998, data reflect the introduction of a new composite estimation procedure for the Current Population Survey.

Data for 1994 are not directly comparable with those for previous years, due to a major redesign of both the Current Population Survey questionnaire and the collection methodology. The redesign of the questionnaire includes the introduction of interviews of dependents, information on prior job search and current availability resulting in a lower proportion of unemployed during a period shorter than 5 weeks and an increased proportion of unemployed for a period of 15 weeks and over.

Due to the introduction of the 1990 population census adjusted for an estimated population undercount, data from 1990 onwards are not directly comparable with those for previous years. Several modifications were introduced to the estimation procedures in 1986, 1985, 1983, 1982, 1979, 1978 and 1974. In January 1967, the lower age limit for official statistics of the labour force, employment and unemployment was raised from 14 to 16 years of age. Definitional changes were also introduced at that time. Several modifications have been implemented to include increased populations from new States and areas (inclusion of Alaska, Hawaii in 1960) and regular adjustments have been made after each of the decennial censuses.
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Series breaks: Data for 2000 are not strictly comparable with data for previous years due to the inclusion of population controls based on the 2000 decennial census into the estimation process. 1997, 1998 and 1999 data are not strictly comparable with data for previous years due to the introduction of revised population controls. From 1998, data reflect the introduction of a new composite estimation procedure for the Current Population Survey.

Data for 1994 are not directly comparable with those for previous years, due to a major redesign of both the Current Population Survey questionnaire and the collection methodology. The redesign of the questionnaire includes the introduction of interviews of dependents, information on prior job search and current availability resulting in a lower proportion of unemployed during a period shorter than 5 weeks and an increased proportion of unemployed for a period of 15 weeks and over.

Due to the introduction of the 1990 population census adjusted for an estimated population undercount, data from 1990 onwards are not directly comparable with those for previous years. Several modifications were introduced to the estimation procedures in 1986, 1985, 1983, 1982, 1979, 1978 and 1974. In January 1967, the lower age limit for official statistics of the labour force, employment and unemployment was raised from 14 to 16 years of age. Definitional changes were also introduced at that time. Several modifications have been implemented to include increased populations from new States and areas (inclusion of Alaska, Hawaii in 1960) and regular adjustments have been made after each of the decennial censuses.
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Series breaks: Data for 2000 are not strictly comparable with data for previous years due to the inclusion of population controls based on the 2000 decennial census into the estimation process. 1997, 1998 and 1999 data are not strictly comparable with data for previous years due to the introduction of revised population controls. From 1998, data reflect the introduction of a new composite estimation procedure for the Current Population Survey.

Data for 1994 are not directly comparable with those for previous years, due to a major redesign of both the Current Population Survey questionnaire and the collection methodology. The redesign of the questionnaire includes the introduction of interviews of dependents, information on prior job search and current availability resulting in a lower proportion of unemployed during a period shorter than 5 weeks and an increased proportion of unemployed for a period of 15 weeks and over.

Due to the introduction of the 1990 population census adjusted for an estimated population undercount, data from 1990 onwards are not directly comparable with those for previous years. Several modifications were introduced to the estimation procedures in 1986, 1985, 1983, 1982, 1979, 1978 and 1974. In January 1967, the lower age limit for official statistics of the labour force, employment and unemployment was raised from 14 to 16 years of age. Definitional changes were also introduced at that time. Several modifications have been implemented to include increased populations from new States and areas (inclusion of Alaska, Hawaii in 1960) and regular adjustments have been made after each of the decennial censuses.
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Series breaks: Data for 2000 are not strictly comparable with data for previous years due to the inclusion of population controls based on the 2000 decennial census into the estimation process. 1997, 1998 and 1999 data are not strictly comparable with data for previous years due to the introduction of revised population controls. From 1998, data reflect the introduction of a new composite estimation procedure for the Current Population Survey.

Data for 1994 are not directly comparable with those for previous years, due to a major redesign of both the Current Population Survey questionnaire and the collection methodology. The redesign of the questionnaire includes the introduction of interviews of dependents, information on prior job search and current availability resulting in a lower proportion of unemployed during a period shorter than 5 weeks and an increased proportion of unemployed for a period of 15 weeks and over.

Due to the introduction of the 1990 population census adjusted for an estimated population undercount, data from 1990 onwards are not directly comparable with those for previous years. Several modifications were introduced to the estimation procedures in 1986, 1985, 1983, 1982, 1979, 1978 and 1974. In January 1967, the lower age limit for official statistics of the labour force, employment and unemployment was raised from 14 to 16 years of age. Definitional changes were also introduced at that time. Several modifications have been implemented to include increased populations from new States and areas (inclusion of Alaska, Hawaii in 1960) and regular adjustments have been made after each of the decennial censuses.
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Series breaks: Data for 2000 are not strictly comparable with data for previous years due to the inclusion of population controls based on the 2000 decennial census into the estimation process. 1997, 1998 and 1999 data are not strictly comparable with data for previous years due to the introduction of revised population controls. From 1998, data reflect the introduction of a new composite estimation procedure for the Current Population Survey.

Data for 1994 are not directly comparable with those for previous years, due to a major redesign of both the Current Population Survey questionnaire and the collection methodology. The redesign of the questionnaire includes the introduction of interviews of dependents, information on prior job search and current availability resulting in a lower proportion of unemployed during a period shorter than 5 weeks and an increased proportion of unemployed for a period of 15 weeks and over.

Due to the introduction of the 1990 population census adjusted for an estimated population undercount, data from 1990 onwards are not directly comparable with those for previous years. Several modifications were introduced to the estimation procedures in 1986, 1985, 1983, 1982, 1979, 1978 and 1974. In January 1967, the lower age limit for official statistics of the labour force, employment and unemployment was raised from 14 to 16 years of age. Definitional changes were also introduced at that time. Several modifications have been implemented to include increased populations from new States and areas (inclusion of Alaska, Hawaii in 1960) and regular adjustments have been made after each of the decennial censuses.
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Series breaks: Data for 2000 are not strictly comparable with data for previous years due to the inclusion of population controls based on the 2000 decennial census into the estimation process. 1997, 1998 and 1999 data are not strictly comparable with data for previous years due to the introduction of revised population controls. From 1998, data reflect the introduction of a new composite estimation procedure for the Current Population Survey.

Data for 1994 are not directly comparable with those for previous years, due to a major redesign of both the Current Population Survey questionnaire and the collection methodology. The redesign of the questionnaire includes the introduction of interviews of dependents, information on prior job search and current availability resulting in a lower proportion of unemployed during a period shorter than 5 weeks and an increased proportion of unemployed for a period of 15 weeks and over.

Due to the introduction of the 1990 population census adjusted for an estimated population undercount, data from 1990 onwards are not directly comparable with those for previous years. Several modifications were introduced to the estimation procedures in 1986, 1985, 1983, 1982, 1979, 1978 and 1974. In January 1967, the lower age limit for official statistics of the labour force, employment and unemployment was raised from 14 to 16 years of age. Definitional changes were also introduced at that time. Several modifications have been implemented to include increased populations from new States and areas (inclusion of Alaska, Hawaii in 1960) and regular adjustments have been made after each of the decennial censuses.
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Series breaks: From 1980 onwards, population data exclude armed forces overseas. Prior to 1980, population data include armed forces overseas.
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Series breaks: From 1980 onwards, population data exclude armed forces overseas. Prior to 1980, population data include armed forces overseas.
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Series breaks: From 1980 onwards, population data exclude armed forces overseas. Prior to 1980, population data include armed forces overseas.
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Series breaks: From 1980 onwards, population data exclude armed forces overseas. Prior to 1980, population data include armed forces overseas.
United StatesName of collection/source
Collection: Data are compiled from the Labour Force Survey. For unemployment definition look under Unemployment .
Collection: Data are compiled from the Labour Force Survey. For unemployment definition look under Unemployment .
Collection: Data are compiled from the Labour Force Survey. For unemployment definition look under Unemployment .
Collection: Data are compiled from the Labour Force Survey. For unemployment definition look under Unemployment .
Collection: Data are compiled from the Labour Force Survey. For unemployment definition look under Unemployment .
Collection: Data are compiled from the Labour Force Survey. For unemployment definition look under Unemployment .
Collection: Data are compiled from the Labour Force Survey. For unemployment definition look under Unemployment .
Data are compiled from the Monthly Household Labour Force Survey (Current Population Survey). Each month about 60 000 households are interviewed for the Survey taken in the week including the 19th of the month in which survey respondents are asked about their labour force status in the week including the 12th of the month.
Data are compiled from the Monthly Household Labour Force Survey (Current Population Survey). Each month about 60 000 households are interviewed for the Survey taken in the week including the 19th of the month in which survey respondents are asked about their labour force status in the week including the 12th of the month.
Data are compiled from the Monthly Household Labour Force Survey (Current Population Survey). Each month about 60 000 households are interviewed for the Survey taken in the week including the 19th of the month in which survey respondents are asked about their labour force status in the week including the 12th of the month.
Data are compiled from the Monthly Household Labour Force Survey (Current Population Survey). Each month about 60 000 households are interviewed for the Survey taken in the week including the 19th of the month in which survey respondents are asked about their labour force status in the week including the 12th of the month.
Data are compiled from the Monthly Household Labour Force Survey (Current Population Survey). Each month about 60 000 households are interviewed for the Survey taken in the week including the 19th of the month in which survey respondents are asked about their labour force status in the week including the 12th of the month.
Data are compiled from the Monthly Household Labour Force Survey (Current Population Survey). Each month about 60 000 households are interviewed for the Survey taken in the week including the 19th of the month in which survey respondents are asked about their labour force status in the week including the 12th of the month.
Data are compiled from the Monthly Household Labour Force Survey (Current Population Survey). Each month about 60 000 households are interviewed for the Survey taken in the week including the 19th of the month in which survey respondents are asked about their labour force status in the week including the 12th of the month.
Reference period

Data refer to July 1. The last population census took place on April 1, 2010. Data from 2000 onwards are estimates based on the last census and are subject to revision each year.

Data refer to July 1. The last population census took place on April 1, 2010. Data from 2000 onwards are estimates based on the last census and are subject to revision each year.

Data refer to July 1. The last population census took place on April 1, 2010. Data from 2000 onwards are estimates based on the last census and are subject to revision each year.

Data refer to July 1. The last population census took place on April 1, 2010. Data from 2000 onwards are estimates based on the last census and are subject to revision each year.

Data refer to July 1. The last population census took place on April 1, 2010. Data from 2000 onwards are estimates based on the last census and are subject to revision each year.

Data refer to July 1. The last population census took place on April 1, 2010. Data from 2000 onwards are estimates based on the last census and are subject to revision each year.

Data refer to July 1. The last population census took place on April 1, 2010. Data from 2000 onwards are estimates based on the last census and are subject to revision each year.
Annual data are averages of monthly figures.
Annual data are averages of monthly figures.
Annual data are averages of monthly figures.
Annual data are averages of monthly figures.
Annual data are averages of monthly figures.
Annual data are averages of monthly figures.
Annual data are averages of monthly figures.
Item coverage
These percentages only take into account those persons for whom the duration of unemployment is known.
These percentages only take into account those persons for whom the duration of unemployment is known.
These percentages only take into account those persons for whom the duration of unemployment is known.
These percentages only take into account those persons for whom the duration of unemployment is known.
These percentages only take into account those persons for whom the duration of unemployment is known.
These percentages only take into account those persons for whom the duration of unemployment is known.
These percentages only take into account those persons for whom the duration of unemployment is known.
Population coverage
Data refer to wage and salary workers and include only persons declaring usual hours worked.
Data refer to wage and salary workers and include only persons declaring usual hours worked.
Data refer to wage and salary workers and include only persons declaring usual hours worked.
Data refer to wage and salary workers and include only persons declaring usual hours worked.
Data refer to wage and salary workers and include only persons declaring usual hours worked.
Data refer to wage and salary workers and include only persons declaring usual hours worked.
Data refer to wage and salary workers and include only persons declaring usual hours worked.

 

Data refer to the resident population (de jure). Data exclude Puerto Rico, Guam, U.S.Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.

 In 2010 the population figures for these were: 3 725 789 for Puerto Rico, 55 519 for American Samoa, 159 358 for Guam, 53 883 for The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNM) and 106 405 for the U.S.Virgin Islands.

 

 

 

Data refer to the resident population (de jure). Data exclude Puerto Rico, Guam, U.S.Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.

 In 2010 the population figures for these were: 3 725 789 for Puerto Rico, 55 519 for American Samoa, 159 358 for Guam, 53 883 for The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNM) and 106 405 for the U.S.Virgin Islands.

 

 

 

Data refer to the resident population (de jure). Data exclude Puerto Rico, Guam, U.S.Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.

 In 2010 the population figures for these were: 3 725 789 for Puerto Rico, 55 519 for American Samoa, 159 358 for Guam, 53 883 for The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNM) and 106 405 for the U.S.Virgin Islands.

 

 

 

Data refer to the resident population (de jure). Data exclude Puerto Rico, Guam, U.S.Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.

 In 2010 the population figures for these were: 3 725 789 for Puerto Rico, 55 519 for American Samoa, 159 358 for Guam, 53 883 for The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNM) and 106 405 for the U.S.Virgin Islands.

 

 

 

Data refer to the resident population (de jure). Data exclude Puerto Rico, Guam, U.S.Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.

 In 2010 the population figures for these were: 3 725 789 for Puerto Rico, 55 519 for American Samoa, 159 358 for Guam, 53 883 for The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNM) and 106 405 for the U.S.Virgin Islands.

 

 

 

Data refer to the resident population (de jure). Data exclude Puerto Rico, Guam, U.S.Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.

 In 2010 the population figures for these were: 3 725 789 for Puerto Rico, 55 519 for American Samoa, 159 358 for Guam, 53 883 for The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNM) and 106 405 for the U.S.Virgin Islands.

 

 

 

Data refer to the resident population (de jure). Data exclude Puerto Rico, Guam, U.S.Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.

 In 2010 the population figures for these were: 3 725 789 for Puerto Rico, 55 519 for American Samoa, 159 358 for Guam, 53 883 for The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNM) and 106 405 for the U.S.Virgin Islands.

 

 
Data refer to the civilian resident non-institutional population aged 16 years and older who are not inmates of penal or mental institutions, sanatoriums or homes for the aged, infirm or needy. The survey also covers the civilian resident non-institutional population living in collective households which is sampled separately. Data exclude Puerto Rico, American Samoa Guam, The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNM) and US Virgin Islands.
Data refer to the civilian resident non-institutional population aged 16 years and older who are not inmates of penal or mental institutions, sanatoriums or homes for the aged, infirm or needy. The survey also covers the civilian resident non-institutional population living in collective households which is sampled separately. Data exclude Puerto Rico, American Samoa Guam, The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNM) and US Virgin Islands.
Data refer to the civilian resident non-institutional population aged 16 years and older who are not inmates of penal or mental institutions, sanatoriums or homes for the aged, infirm or needy. The survey also covers the civilian resident non-institutional population living in collective households which is sampled separately. Data exclude Puerto Rico, American Samoa Guam, The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNM) and US Virgin Islands.
Data refer to the civilian resident non-institutional population aged 16 years and older who are not inmates of penal or mental institutions, sanatoriums or homes for the aged, infirm or needy. The survey also covers the civilian resident non-institutional population living in collective households which is sampled separately. Data exclude Puerto Rico, American Samoa Guam, The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNM) and US Virgin Islands.
Data refer to the civilian resident non-institutional population aged 16 years and older who are not inmates of penal or mental institutions, sanatoriums or homes for the aged, infirm or needy. The survey also covers the civilian resident non-institutional population living in collective households which is sampled separately. Data exclude Puerto Rico, American Samoa Guam, The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNM) and US Virgin Islands.
Data refer to the civilian resident non-institutional population aged 16 years and older who are not inmates of penal or mental institutions, sanatoriums or homes for the aged, infirm or needy. The survey also covers the civilian resident non-institutional population living in collective households which is sampled separately. Data exclude Puerto Rico, American Samoa Guam, The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNM) and US Virgin Islands.
Data refer to the civilian resident non-institutional population aged 16 years and older who are not inmates of penal or mental institutions, sanatoriums or homes for the aged, infirm or needy. The survey also covers the civilian resident non-institutional population living in collective households which is sampled separately. Data exclude Puerto Rico, American Samoa Guam, The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNM) and US Virgin Islands.
Key statistical concept
Part-time employment refers to persons who work less than 30 hours per week. All jobs are covered and the hours worked are usual hours, and refer to normal hours worked.
Part-time employment refers to persons who work less than 30 hours per week. All jobs are covered and the hours worked are usual hours, and refer to normal hours worked.
Part-time employment refers to persons who work less than 30 hours per week. All jobs are covered and the hours worked are usual hours, and refer to normal hours worked.
Part-time employment refers to persons who work less than 30 hours per week. All jobs are covered and the hours worked are usual hours, and refer to normal hours worked.
Part-time employment refers to persons who work less than 30 hours per week. All jobs are covered and the hours worked are usual hours, and refer to normal hours worked.
Part-time employment refers to persons who work less than 30 hours per week. All jobs are covered and the hours worked are usual hours, and refer to normal hours worked.
Part-time employment refers to persons who work less than 30 hours per week. All jobs are covered and the hours worked are usual hours, and refer to normal hours worked.
Data refer to all persons who, during the reference week, did any work (at least one hour) as paid employees, worked in their own business, profession or on their own farm or who worked 15 hours or more as unpaid workers in an enterprise operated by a member of the family. They also include all those who were not working but who had jobs or businesses from which they were temporarily absent because of vacation, illness, bad weather, maternity or paternity leave, labour-management dispute, job training or other family or personal reasons, irrespective of whether or not they were paid for the time off.
Data refer to all persons who, during the reference week, did any work (at least one hour) as paid employees, worked in their own business, profession or on their own farm or who worked 15 hours or more as unpaid workers in an enterprise operated by a member of the family. They also include all those who were not working but who had jobs or businesses from which they were temporarily absent because of vacation, illness, bad weather, maternity or paternity leave, labour-management dispute, job training or other family or personal reasons, irrespective of whether or not they were paid for the time off.
Data refer to all persons who, during the reference week, did any work (at least one hour) as paid employees, worked in their own business, profession or on their own farm or who worked 15 hours or more as unpaid workers in an enterprise operated by a member of the family. They also include all those who were not working but who had jobs or businesses from which they were temporarily absent because of vacation, illness, bad weather, maternity or paternity leave, labour-management dispute, job training or other family or personal reasons, irrespective of whether or not they were paid for the time off.
Data refer to all persons who, during the reference week, did any work (at least one hour) as paid employees, worked in their own business, profession or on their own farm or who worked 15 hours or more as unpaid workers in an enterprise operated by a member of the family. They also include all those who were not working but who had jobs or businesses from which they were temporarily absent because of vacation, illness, bad weather, maternity or paternity leave, labour-management dispute, job training or other family or personal reasons, irrespective of whether or not they were paid for the time off.
Data refer to all persons who, during the reference week, did any work (at least one hour) as paid employees, worked in their own business, profession or on their own farm or who worked 15 hours or more as unpaid workers in an enterprise operated by a member of the family. They also include all those who were not working but who had jobs or businesses from which they were temporarily absent because of vacation, illness, bad weather, maternity or paternity leave, labour-management dispute, job training or other family or personal reasons, irrespective of whether or not they were paid for the time off.
Data refer to all persons who, during the reference week, did any work (at least one hour) as paid employees, worked in their own business, profession or on their own farm or who worked 15 hours or more as unpaid workers in an enterprise operated by a member of the family. They also include all those who were not working but who had jobs or businesses from which they were temporarily absent because of vacation, illness, bad weather, maternity or paternity leave, labour-management dispute, job training or other family or personal reasons, irrespective of whether or not they were paid for the time off.
Data refer to all persons who, during the reference week, did any work (at least one hour) as paid employees, worked in their own business, profession or on their own farm or who worked 15 hours or more as unpaid workers in an enterprise operated by a member of the family. They also include all those who were not working but who had jobs or businesses from which they were temporarily absent because of vacation, illness, bad weather, maternity or paternity leave, labour-management dispute, job training or other family or personal reasons, irrespective of whether or not they were paid for the time off.
Data refer to all persons not employed during the reference week, were available for work, except for temporary illness, and had made specific efforts to find employment some time during the four-week period ending with the reference week. Persons who were waiting to be recalled to a job from which they had been laid off need not have been looking for work to be classified as unemployed.
Data refer to all persons not employed during the reference week, were available for work, except for temporary illness, and had made specific efforts to find employment some time during the four-week period ending with the reference week. Persons who were waiting to be recalled to a job from which they had been laid off need not have been looking for work to be classified as unemployed.
Data refer to all persons not employed during the reference week, were available for work, except for temporary illness, and had made specific efforts to find employment some time during the four-week period ending with the reference week. Persons who were waiting to be recalled to a job from which they had been laid off need not have been looking for work to be classified as unemployed.
Data refer to all persons not employed during the reference week, were available for work, except for temporary illness, and had made specific efforts to find employment some time during the four-week period ending with the reference week. Persons who were waiting to be recalled to a job from which they had been laid off need not have been looking for work to be classified as unemployed.
Data refer to all persons not employed during the reference week, were available for work, except for temporary illness, and had made specific efforts to find employment some time during the four-week period ending with the reference week. Persons who were waiting to be recalled to a job from which they had been laid off need not have been looking for work to be classified as unemployed.
Data refer to all persons not employed during the reference week, were available for work, except for temporary illness, and had made specific efforts to find employment some time during the four-week period ending with the reference week. Persons who were waiting to be recalled to a job from which they had been laid off need not have been looking for work to be classified as unemployed.
Data refer to all persons not employed during the reference week, were available for work, except for temporary illness, and had made specific efforts to find employment some time during the four-week period ending with the reference week. Persons who were waiting to be recalled to a job from which they had been laid off need not have been looking for work to be classified as unemployed.
Duration refers to the length of time (through the current reference week) that persons classified as unemployed had been looking for work. For persons on layoff, duration of unemployment refers to the number of full weeks they had been on layoff. In US statistics, duration of unemployment is enumerated in weeks. The smallest duration category available is "less than 5 weeks”.
Duration refers to the length of time (through the current reference week) that persons classified as unemployed had been looking for work. For persons on layoff, duration of unemployment refers to the number of full weeks they had been on layoff. In US statistics, duration of unemployment is enumerated in weeks. The smallest duration category available is "less than 5 weeks”.
Duration refers to the length of time (through the current reference week) that persons classified as unemployed had been looking for work. For persons on layoff, duration of unemployment refers to the number of full weeks they had been on layoff. In US statistics, duration of unemployment is enumerated in weeks. The smallest duration category available is "less than 5 weeks”.
Duration refers to the length of time (through the current reference week) that persons classified as unemployed had been looking for work. For persons on layoff, duration of unemployment refers to the number of full weeks they had been on layoff. In US statistics, duration of unemployment is enumerated in weeks. The smallest duration category available is "less than 5 weeks”.
Duration refers to the length of time (through the current reference week) that persons classified as unemployed had been looking for work. For persons on layoff, duration of unemployment refers to the number of full weeks they had been on layoff. In US statistics, duration of unemployment is enumerated in weeks. The smallest duration category available is "less than 5 weeks”.
Duration refers to the length of time (through the current reference week) that persons classified as unemployed had been looking for work. For persons on layoff, duration of unemployment refers to the number of full weeks they had been on layoff. In US statistics, duration of unemployment is enumerated in weeks. The smallest duration category available is "less than 5 weeks”.
Duration refers to the length of time (through the current reference week) that persons classified as unemployed had been looking for work. For persons on layoff, duration of unemployment refers to the number of full weeks they had been on layoff. In US statistics, duration of unemployment is enumerated in weeks. The smallest duration category available is "less than 5 weeks”.
Quality comments
Series breaks: Data for 2000 are not strictly comparable with data for previous years due to the inclusion of population controls based on the 2000 decennial census into the estimation process. 1997, 1998 and 1999 data are not strictly comparable with data for previous years due to the introduction of revised population controls. From 1998, data reflect the introduction of a new composite estimation procedure for the Current Population Survey.

Data for 1994 are not directly comparable with those for previous years, due to a major redesign of both the Current Population Survey questionnaire and the collection methodology. The redesign of the questionnaire includes the introduction of interviews of dependents, information on prior job search and current availability resulting in a lower proportion of unemployed during a period shorter than 5 weeks and an increased proportion of unemployed for a period of 15 weeks and over.

Due to the introduction of the 1990 population census adjusted for an estimated population undercount, data from 1990 onwards are not directly comparable with those for previous years. Several modifications were introduced to the estimation procedures in 1986, 1985, 1983, 1982, 1979, 1978 and 1974. In January 1967, the lower age limit for official statistics of the labour force, employment and unemployment was raised from 14 to 16 years of age. Definitional changes were also introduced at that time. Several modifications have been implemented to include increased populations from new States and areas (inclusion of Alaska, Hawaii in 1960) and regular adjustments have been made after each of the decennial censuses.
Series breaks: Data for 2000 are not strictly comparable with data for previous years due to the inclusion of population controls based on the 2000 decennial census into the estimation process. 1997, 1998 and 1999 data are not strictly comparable with data for previous years due to the introduction of revised population controls. From 1998, data reflect the introduction of a new composite estimation procedure for the Current Population Survey.

Data for 1994 are not directly comparable with those for previous years, due to a major redesign of both the Current Population Survey questionnaire and the collection methodology. The redesign of the questionnaire includes the introduction of interviews of dependents, information on prior job search and current availability resulting in a lower proportion of unemployed during a period shorter than 5 weeks and an increased proportion of unemployed for a period of 15 weeks and over.

Due to the introduction of the 1990 population census adjusted for an estimated population undercount, data from 1990 onwards are not directly comparable with those for previous years. Several modifications were introduced to the estimation procedures in 1986, 1985, 1983, 1982, 1979, 1978 and 1974. In January 1967, the lower age limit for official statistics of the labour force, employment and unemployment was raised from 14 to 16 years of age. Definitional changes were also introduced at that time. Several modifications have been implemented to include increased populations from new States and areas (inclusion of Alaska, Hawaii in 1960) and regular adjustments have been made after each of the decennial censuses.
Series breaks: Data for 2000 are not strictly comparable with data for previous years due to the inclusion of population controls based on the 2000 decennial census into the estimation process. 1997, 1998 and 1999 data are not strictly comparable with data for previous years due to the introduction of revised population controls. From 1998, data reflect the introduction of a new composite estimation procedure for the Current Population Survey.

Data for 1994 are not directly comparable with those for previous years, due to a major redesign of both the Current Population Survey questionnaire and the collection methodology. The redesign of the questionnaire includes the introduction of interviews of dependents, information on prior job search and current availability resulting in a lower proportion of unemployed during a period shorter than 5 weeks and an increased proportion of unemployed for a period of 15 weeks and over.

Due to the introduction of the 1990 population census adjusted for an estimated population undercount, data from 1990 onwards are not directly comparable with those for previous years. Several modifications were introduced to the estimation procedures in 1986, 1985, 1983, 1982, 1979, 1978 and 1974. In January 1967, the lower age limit for official statistics of the labour force, employment and unemployment was raised from 14 to 16 years of age. Definitional changes were also introduced at that time. Several modifications have been implemented to include increased populations from new States and areas (inclusion of Alaska, Hawaii in 1960) and regular adjustments have been made after each of the decennial censuses.
Series breaks: Data for 2000 are not strictly comparable with data for previous years due to the inclusion of population controls based on the 2000 decennial census into the estimation process. 1997, 1998 and 1999 data are not strictly comparable with data for previous years due to the introduction of revised population controls. From 1998, data reflect the introduction of a new composite estimation procedure for the Current Population Survey.

Data for 1994 are not directly comparable with those for previous years, due to a major redesign of both the Current Population Survey questionnaire and the collection methodology. The redesign of the questionnaire includes the introduction of interviews of dependents, information on prior job search and current availability resulting in a lower proportion of unemployed during a period shorter than 5 weeks and an increased proportion of unemployed for a period of 15 weeks and over.

Due to the introduction of the 1990 population census adjusted for an estimated population undercount, data from 1990 onwards are not directly comparable with those for previous years. Several modifications were introduced to the estimation procedures in 1986, 1985, 1983, 1982, 1979, 1978 and 1974. In January 1967, the lower age limit for official statistics of the labour force, employment and unemployment was raised from 14 to 16 years of age. Definitional changes were also introduced at that time. Several modifications have been implemented to include increased populations from new States and areas (inclusion of Alaska, Hawaii in 1960) and regular adjustments have been made after each of the decennial censuses.
Series breaks: Data for 2000 are not strictly comparable with data for previous years due to the inclusion of population controls based on the 2000 decennial census into the estimation process. 1997, 1998 and 1999 data are not strictly comparable with data for previous years due to the introduction of revised population controls. From 1998, data reflect the introduction of a new composite estimation procedure for the Current Population Survey.

Data for 1994 are not directly comparable with those for previous years, due to a major redesign of both the Current Population Survey questionnaire and the collection methodology. The redesign of the questionnaire includes the introduction of interviews of dependents, information on prior job search and current availability resulting in a lower proportion of unemployed during a period shorter than 5 weeks and an increased proportion of unemployed for a period of 15 weeks and over.

Due to the introduction of the 1990 population census adjusted for an estimated population undercount, data from 1990 onwards are not directly comparable with those for previous years. Several modifications were introduced to the estimation procedures in 1986, 1985, 1983, 1982, 1979, 1978 and 1974. In January 1967, the lower age limit for official statistics of the labour force, employment and unemployment was raised from 14 to 16 years of age. Definitional changes were also introduced at that time. Several modifications have been implemented to include increased populations from new States and areas (inclusion of Alaska, Hawaii in 1960) and regular adjustments have been made after each of the decennial censuses.
Series breaks: Data for 2000 are not strictly comparable with data for previous years due to the inclusion of population controls based on the 2000 decennial census into the estimation process. 1997, 1998 and 1999 data are not strictly comparable with data for previous years due to the introduction of revised population controls. From 1998, data reflect the introduction of a new composite estimation procedure for the Current Population Survey.

Data for 1994 are not directly comparable with those for previous years, due to a major redesign of both the Current Population Survey questionnaire and the collection methodology. The redesign of the questionnaire includes the introduction of interviews of dependents, information on prior job search and current availability resulting in a lower proportion of unemployed during a period shorter than 5 weeks and an increased proportion of unemployed for a period of 15 weeks and over.

Due to the introduction of the 1990 population census adjusted for an estimated population undercount, data from 1990 onwards are not directly comparable with those for previous years. Several modifications were introduced to the estimation procedures in 1986, 1985, 1983, 1982, 1979, 1978 and 1974. In January 1967, the lower age limit for official statistics of the labour force, employment and unemployment was raised from 14 to 16 years of age. Definitional changes were also introduced at that time. Several modifications have been implemented to include increased populations from new States and areas (inclusion of Alaska, Hawaii in 1960) and regular adjustments have been made after each of the decennial censuses.
Series breaks: Data for 2000 are not strictly comparable with data for previous years due to the inclusion of population controls based on the 2000 decennial census into the estimation process. 1997, 1998 and 1999 data are not strictly comparable with data for previous years due to the introduction of revised population controls. From 1998, data reflect the introduction of a new composite estimation procedure for the Current Population Survey.

Data for 1994 are not directly comparable with those for previous years, due to a major redesign of both the Current Population Survey questionnaire and the collection methodology. The redesign of the questionnaire includes the introduction of interviews of dependents, information on prior job search and current availability resulting in a lower proportion of unemployed during a period shorter than 5 weeks and an increased proportion of unemployed for a period of 15 weeks and over.

Due to the introduction of the 1990 population census adjusted for an estimated population undercount, data from 1990 onwards are not directly comparable with those for previous years. Several modifications were introduced to the estimation procedures in 1986, 1985, 1983, 1982, 1979, 1978 and 1974. In January 1967, the lower age limit for official statistics of the labour force, employment and unemployment was raised from 14 to 16 years of age. Definitional changes were also introduced at that time. Several modifications have been implemented to include increased populations from new States and areas (inclusion of Alaska, Hawaii in 1960) and regular adjustments have been made after each of the decennial censuses.
Series breaks: From 1980 onwards, population data exclude armed forces overseas. Prior to 1980, population data include armed forces overseas.
Series breaks: From 1980 onwards, population data exclude armed forces overseas. Prior to 1980, population data include armed forces overseas.
Series breaks: From 1980 onwards, population data exclude armed forces overseas. Prior to 1980, population data include armed forces overseas.
Series breaks: From 1980 onwards, population data exclude armed forces overseas. Prior to 1980, population data include armed forces overseas.
Series breaks: From 1980 onwards, population data exclude armed forces overseas. Prior to 1980, population data include armed forces overseas.
Series breaks: From 1980 onwards, population data exclude armed forces overseas. Prior to 1980, population data include armed forces overseas.
Series breaks: From 1980 onwards, population data exclude armed forces overseas. Prior to 1980, population data include armed forces overseas.