Unemployment Rate - 25-54 Yrs., Women
Not Seasonally Adjusted
LNU04000062 • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
4.00
Year-over-Year Change
-2.44%
Date Range
1/1/1948 - 7/1/2025
Summary
Represents raw unemployment data without seasonal adjustments. Provides unmodified employment statistics that capture immediate labor market conditions.
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
Not seasonally adjusted unemployment rates show raw employment data without statistical smoothing techniques.
Methodology
Collected through monthly household surveys by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Historical Context
Used for understanding immediate labor market fluctuations without normalization.
Key Facts
- Captures immediate labor market variations
- Unmodified employment statistical data
- Useful for granular economic analysis
FAQs
Q: What does 'not seasonally adjusted' mean?
A: Raw data without statistical modifications to remove predictable seasonal variations in employment.
Q: Why use non-seasonally adjusted data?
A: Provides unfiltered view of actual employment conditions without statistical smoothing.
Q: How is this different from seasonally adjusted data?
A: Shows actual employment numbers without accounting for predictable seasonal changes.
Q: When should non-seasonally adjusted data be used?
A: Useful for detailed analysis requiring immediate, unmodified employment snapshots.
Q: Are there limitations to this data?
A: May include seasonal fluctuations that can obscure long-term employment trends.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Not Seasonally Adjusted (LNU04000062), retrieved from FRED.