True Unemployment Rate 2024. Low unemployment means many people are receiving an income, which is good for consumer spending and the. Us unemployment rate is at 4.10%, compared to 4.10% last month and 3.80% last year.
The unemployment rate in the united states eased to 4.2% in august of 2024 from the october 2021 high of 4.3% in the prior month, aligning with market expectations. From february 2023 to february 2024, unemployment rates increased in 28 states, decreased in 3 states, and changed little in 19 states and the district of columbia.