Unemployment Rate Black or African American

Measurement
Percent
Indicator Type or Source
Unemployment Indicator
Period End Date
March 1, 2024
Clasification
Unemployment
 
Embargo
 
Inflation
 
Black Monday
 
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Dot-com Bubble
 
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Covid
Unemployment Rate Black or African American is an economic indicator measured in Percent. It covers the period from Tuesday, April 23, 1974, to Friday, March 1, 2024, and is updated monthly. Please note, the series comes from the 'Current Population Survey (Household Survey)' The source code is: LNU04000006 Please view all Unemployment indicators for more information or continue to All Top Economic Indicators.
Source: Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (fred.stlouisfed.org)

50-Year History of Unemployment Rate Black or African American

The above interactive chart and the table below show the 50-year history of unemployment rate black or african american going back to Tuesday, April 23, 1974. The current value is 6.50 which was updated on Friday, March 1, 2024. Historical data is often used in econometric models to forecast future economic conditions. These forecasts can influence a wide range of decisions, from monetary policy at central banks to investment strategies at businesses and financial institutions.
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