Unemployment Rate - Job Leavers
LNS14023705 • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
0.50
Year-over-Year Change
0.00%
Date Range
1/1/1967 - 7/1/2025
Summary
The Unemployment Rate for Job Leavers tracks workers voluntarily leaving their jobs and seeking new employment. This metric provides insights into labor market confidence and worker mobility.
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
This trend measures the percentage of unemployed individuals who voluntarily left their previous job. It reflects worker sentiment and economic opportunity.
Methodology
Data collected through monthly Current Population Survey by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Historical Context
Used by policymakers to assess labor market dynamics and economic health.
Key Facts
- Indicates worker confidence in job market
- Reflects economic opportunity and mobility
- Part of comprehensive unemployment analysis
FAQs
Q: What does unemployment rate for job leavers mean?
A: It represents workers who voluntarily left their jobs and are now seeking new employment. Indicates labor market confidence.
Q: How is this unemployment rate calculated?
A: Calculated through monthly surveys tracking unemployed individuals who voluntarily left previous jobs.
Q: Why is job leavers' unemployment rate important?
A: Provides insight into worker sentiment and economic opportunities in the current job market.
Q: How often is this data updated?
A: Monthly updates through the Bureau of Labor Statistics' Current Population Survey.
Q: What impacts job leavers' unemployment rate?
A: Economic conditions, job market strength, and worker confidence significantly influence this metric.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Unemployment Rate - Job Leavers (LNS14023705), retrieved from FRED.