Unemployment Rate - 45-54 Yrs.

Not Seasonally Adjusted

LNU04000093 • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)

Latest Value

3.10

Year-over-Year Change

3.33%

Date Range

1/1/1948 - 7/1/2025

Summary

Tracks unadjusted labor force participation rates without seasonal smoothing. Provides raw employment data before statistical normalization.

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

Represents the actual number of workers in the labor market without seasonal adjustments. Helps understand raw employment fluctuations.

Methodology

Data collected through monthly household surveys by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Historical Context

Used for detailed labor market analysis and understanding seasonal employment patterns.

Key Facts

  • Captures unsmoothed employment variations
  • Critical for understanding seasonal labor shifts
  • Provides baseline employment measurement

FAQs

Q: What does 'not seasonally adjusted' mean?

A: Raw data without statistical smoothing to remove predictable seasonal variations. Shows actual employment numbers.

Q: Why are non-seasonally adjusted numbers important?

A: Reveals true employment fluctuations before statistical normalization. Useful for detailed economic analysis.

Q: How often is this data updated?

A: Monthly updates from the Bureau of Labor Statistics tracking current employment trends.

Q: Can businesses use this data?

A: Helps industries understand raw workforce dynamics and seasonal employment patterns.

Q: How different is this from seasonally adjusted data?

A: Shows actual numbers without statistical smoothing, revealing unfiltered employment changes.

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Citation

U.S. Federal Reserve, Not Seasonally Adjusted (LNU04000093), retrieved from FRED.