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# United States Layoffs and Discharges

> United States layoffs and discharges is 1,666 as of Jul 2026, from 1,785. History from 2000, source Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. Free API & MCP access.

Layoffs and Discharges in United States fell to 1,666 in Jul 2026 from 1,785 in Jun 2026.

Layoffs and Discharges in United States averaged 1,904 from 2000 until 2026, reaching an all-time high of 12,985 in Mar 2020 and a record low of 1,312 in Apr 2022. The series is reported monthly with history from 2000.

## Stats

| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Span | Unit | Frequency |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1,666 | 1,785 | 12,985 (Mar 2020) | 1,312 (Apr 2022) | 2000–2026 | Thousand | monthly |

## FAQ

**What is United States's layoffs and discharges right now?**

Layoffs and Discharges in United States is 1,666 as of Jul 2026.

**What are the historical extremes for United States's layoffs and discharges?**

The all-time high is 12,985 (Mar 2020); the record low is 1,312 (Apr 2022), over a series starting in 2000.

**How often is this series updated?**

Layoffs and Discharges for United States is a monthly series; values refresh when new data is published or revised.

**Where does this data come from?**

See our methodology page for how we source and verify every series.

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