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# United States Labor Force Participation Rate

> United States labor force participation rate is 61.6% as of Aug 2026, from 61.4%. History from 1948, source Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. Free API & MCP…

Labor Force Participation Rate in United States rose to 61.6% in Aug 2026 from 61.4% in Jul 2026.

Labor Force Participation Rate in United States averaged 64.8% from 1948 until 2026, reaching an all-time high of 67.3% in Apr 2000 and a record low of 58.1% in Dec 1954. The series is reported monthly with history from 1948.

## Stats

| Actual | Previous | Highest | Lowest | Span | Unit | Frequency |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 61.6% | 61.4% | 67.3% (Apr 2000) | 58.1% (Dec 1954) | 1948–2026 | % | monthly |

## FAQ

**What is United States's labor force participation rate right now?**

Labor Force Participation Rate in United States is 61.6% as of Aug 2026.

**What are the historical extremes for United States's labor force participation rate?**

The all-time high is 67.3% (Apr 2000); the record low is 58.1% (Dec 1954), over a series starting in 1948.

**How often is this series updated?**

Labor Force Participation Rate 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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