Median Weeks Unemployed Indicator

Measurement
Weeks
Indicator Type or Source
Median Indicator
Period End Date
September 1, 2025
Clasification
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Median Weeks Unemployed Indicator is an economic indicator measured in Weeks. It covers the period from Sunday, December 20, 1970, to Monday, September 1, 2025, and is updated monthly. Please note, the series comes from the 'Current Population Survey (Household Survey)' The source code is: LNU03008276 Please view all Median indicators for more information or continue to All Top Economic Indicators.
Source: Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (fred.stlouisfed.org)

55-Year History of Median Weeks Unemployed Indicator

The above interactive chart and the table below show the 55-year history of median weeks unemployed indicator going back to Sunday, December 20, 1970. The current value is 10.70 which was updated on Monday, September 1, 2025. Historical data enables economists and other stakeholders to identify patterns and trends over time. This can provide insights into how different sectors of the economy are likely to perform under similar conditions in the future.
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