Makrognosis

United States Civilian Employment (household)

MonthlySeasonally adjustedCode US.EMP2.M.SA

Latest (y/y)1.1%September 2025
Previous (y/y)1.2%August 2025
Level163,615 thousandsOctober 2026

United States Civilian Employment (household) was up 1.1% year on year in September 2025, compared with 1.2% in August 2025.

The level stood at 163,615 thousands.

Over the past ten years it has ranged from −15.0% (Apr 2020) to 13.4% (Apr 2021), averaging 1.0%.

United States Civilian Employment (household), annual % change, Jan 1997 – Sep 2025−20%−10%0%10%200020052010201520202025Robomacro
United States Civilian Employment (household), annual % change, Jan 1997 – Sep 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
United States Civilian Employment (household), level (thousands)120k130k140k150k160k200020052010201520202025Robomacro
United States Civilian Employment (household), level (thousands).

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Recent data

PeriodValueY/Y %
October 2026163,615 thousands—
September 2026163,152 thousands—
August 2026162,746 thousands—
July 2026162,177 thousands—
June 2026162,264 thousands—
May 2026162,771 thousands—
April 2026162,622 thousands—
March 2026162,848 thousands—
February 2026162,912 thousands—
January 2026163,097 thousands—
December 2025163,992 thousands—
November 2025163,760 thousands—
September 2025163,656 thousands1.1
August 2025163,370 thousands1.2
July 2025163,140 thousands1.1
June 2025163,327 thousands1.3
May 2025163,244 thousands1.3
April 2025163,898 thousands1.5
March 2025163,509 thousands1.3
February 2025163,338 thousands1.4
January 2025163,831 thousands1.7
December 2024161,586 thousands0.3
November 2024161,159 thousands−0.4
October 2024161,444 thousands0.2

Last 24 observations. The full history (369 observations) is available through the API.

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About this series

Latest observationOctober 2026
First observationJanuary 1996
Observations369
FrequencyMonthly
Unitsthousands
AdjustmentSeasonally adjusted
10-year high13.4% (Apr 2021)
10-year low−15.0% (Apr 2020)
10-year average1.0%
Source agencyU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Makrognosis codeUS.EMP2.M.SA

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FAQ

What is the current civilian Employment (household) in United States?
The latest reading is 1.1% year on year for September 2025, published by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Where does this data come from?
It is collected directly from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and is available through the Makrognosis API under the code US.EMP2.M.SA.

Last updated 2026-11-07. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Original title: “Civilian Employment (household)”.