United States Labor Force Participation Rate

Latest
61.50%
2026-06-01
Change
-0.5%
vs prior period
Coverage
1948–2026
941 observations

As of 2026-06-01, United States's Labor Force Participation Rate stood at 61.50% — down 0.5% from the prior period. This annual series covers 1948–2026 (941 observations), ranging from 58.10% to 67.30%.

57.55%60.12%62.70%65.28%67.85%194819631979199520102026

Recent values

DateLabor Force Participation Rate
2026-06-0161.50%
2026-05-0161.80%
2026-04-0161.80%
2026-03-0161.90%
2026-02-0162.00%
2026-01-0162.10%
2025-12-0162.40%
2025-11-0162.50%
2025-09-0162.50%
2025-08-0162.30%
2025-07-0162.20%
2025-06-0162.30%
2025-05-0162.40%
2025-04-0162.60%