Tuesday, September 9, 2008

US Unemployment Levels and Rate: 1998 - 2008

The US unemployment rate among those 16 and older rose in August 2008 to 9.376 million unemployed, a nearly 30% year-over-year increase and the highest number in over 10 years.

US Unemployment Level: 1998 - August 2008 (Millions)


In August 2008 the US unemployment rate stood at 6.1%, only .2% short of the level reached during the 1991 recession.

US Unemployment Rate: 1998 - August 2008

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