Definition: This entry contains the percent of the labor force that is without jobs. Substantial underemployment might be noted.
Source: CIA World Factbook - Unless otherwise noted, information in this page is accurate as of January 1, 2020
See also: Unemployment rate mapRelated News
How Long the Typical Work Week Is Around the World
24/7 Wall St on MSN.com - 1/15/2022 11:00:12 PM
Some companies — both in the United States and in other parts of the world — have already made the choice to move to a four-day workweek. Tech giant Google recently announced plans to consider the idea of a flexible workweek after the pandemic is brought under control,
India's overall macroeconomic situation on recovery mode but facing stagflation: Former World Bank chief Kaushik Basu
The New Indian Express - 1/16/2022 5:28:00 AM
While the aggregate economy is growing, "the bottom half of India" is in recession, he said and noted that it was sad the country's policy over the last few years focused on big businesses alone.
Here’s How Much You Need To Earn To Be ‘Rich’ in 23 Major Countries Around the World
Yahoo Canada Sports - 1/14/2022 1:00:00 PM
America is the richest country in the world, and 2020 receipts prove it. During the peak of COVID-19, the U.S. saw the highest growth of financial assets due to tax cuts and an explosive stock
December Unemployment Rate Falls but Jobs Disappoint
Nasdaq - 1/8/2022 2:32:00 PM
In fact, throughout December, weekly jobless claims were low, leading analysts to have high hopes for a decline in the national unemployment rate. On Jan. 7, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released its December jobs data,
U.S. job growth underwhelms in December; unemployment rate dives to 3.9%
Thomson Reuters Foundation - 1/7/2022 1:05:00 PM
Unemployment rate drops to 3.9% from 4.2% * Average hourly earnings rise 0.6% * Record 6.4 million jobs created in 2021 WASHINGTON, Jan 7 (Reuters) - U.S. employment increased far less than expected in December amid worker shortages,
Unemployment Rate Falls to 3.9 Percent
Hunt Scanlon Media - 1/7/2022 3:05:00 PM
Employment rose by 199,000 in December as the U.S. unemployment rate fell to 3.9 percent, according to the most recent U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report. Employment continued to trend up in leisure and hospitality,
WRAPUP 2-U.S. employment growth misses expectations; unemployment rate falls to 3.9%
Reuters - 1/7/2022 12:36:00 PM
U.S. employment increased less than expected in December amid worker shortages and job gains could remain moderate in the near term as spiraling COVID-19 infections disrupt economic activity.
Weekly Unemployment Claims Jump In Possible Sign of Omicron Hit to Jobs Recovery
Entrepreneur on MSN.com - 1/13/2022 7:20:56 PM
First-time filings for unemployment insurance came in at 230,000 for the week ending Jan. 8, up from the prior week's 207,000, the Labor Department said in a report.
This Is the Best Country for Education
24/7 Wall St. on MSN.com - 1/13/2022 4:00:36 PM
Education offers a number of advantages. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the longer people remain in school, the higher their compensation is and their chances of being unemployed are much lower.
Unemployment Rates Fall in All 120 Kentucky Counties
U.S. News & World Report - 1/7/2022 9:00:00 AM
Kentucky officials say unemployment rates fell in all 120 Kentucky counties between November 2020 and November 2021.
