Labor Force Participation Rate
Share of the civilian population aged 16+ that is working or looking for work (BLS).
61.8%2026-09-01
Percent, seasonally adjusted
Why it matters
Labour supply: participation changes can move the unemployment rate without any change in hiring.
Release schedule: Monthly with the Employment Situation report (BLS)
Recent readings
| Period | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | 61.8% | +0.20 |
| 2026-08-01 | 61.6% | +0.20 |
| 2026-07-01 | 61.4% | -0.10 |
| 2026-06-01 | 61.5% | -0.30 |
| 2026-05-01 | 61.8% | +0.00 |
| 2026-04-01 | 61.8% | -0.10 |
| 2026-03-01 | 61.9% | -0.10 |
| 2026-02-01 | 62.0% | -0.10 |
| 2026-01-01 | 62.1% | -0.30 |
| 2025-12-01 | 62.4% | -0.10 |
| 2025-11-01 | 62.5% | +0.00 |
| 2025-09-01 | 62.5% | — |
Source: FRED, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis; original data from the agency named in the description. This product uses the FRED® API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis.