Makrognosis

Labor Force: Baton Rouge, LA Metropolitan Statistical Area (U)

MonthlyNot seasonally adjustedCode US-12940.LF.M.NSA

Latest (y/y)−0.7%September 2025
Previous (y/y)−1.6%August 2025
Level434,209 thousandsSeptember 2026

Labor Force: Baton Rouge, LA Metropolitan Statistical Area (U) was down 0.7% year on year in September 2025, compared with −1.6% in August 2025.

The level stood at 434,209 thousands.

Over the past ten years it has ranged from −6.9% (Apr 2020) to 7.6% (Apr 2021), averaging 0.03%.

Labor Force: Baton Rouge, LA Metropolitan Statistical Area (U), annual % change, Jan 1991 – Sep 2025−10%0%10%20%1995200020052010201520202025Robomacro
Labor Force: Baton Rouge, LA Metropolitan Statistical Area (U), annual % change, Jan 1991 – Sep 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files).
Labor Force: Baton Rouge, LA Metropolitan Statistical Area (U), level (thousands)300k350k400k450k19901995200020052010201520202025Robomacro
Labor Force: Baton Rouge, LA Metropolitan Statistical Area (U), level (thousands).

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Recent data

PeriodValueY/Y %
September 2026434,209 thousands—
August 2026436,137 thousands—
July 2026437,100 thousands—
June 2026440,220 thousands—
May 2026439,837 thousands—
April 2026443,673 thousands—
March 2026442,719 thousands—
February 2026440,917 thousands—
January 2026433,731 thousands—
December 2025438,681 thousands—
November 2025439,810 thousands—
September 2025429,041 thousands−0.7
August 2025425,173 thousands−1.6
July 2025426,863 thousands−1.5
June 2025429,950 thousands−0.5
May 2025428,457 thousands−0.8
April 2025430,990 thousands−0.9
March 2025432,764 thousands−0.5
February 2025431,401 thousands0.3
January 2025427,231 thousands0.5
December 2024427,514 thousands0.6
November 2024432,001 thousands0.4
October 2024432,899 thousands0.7
September 2024432,277 thousands1.2

Last 24 observations. The full history (440 observations) is available through the API.

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About this series

Latest observationSeptember 2026
First observationJanuary 1990
Observations440
FrequencyMonthly
Unitsthousands
AdjustmentNot seasonally adjusted
10-year high7.6% (Apr 2021)
10-year low−6.9% (Apr 2020)
10-year average0.03%
Source agencyU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files)
Makrognosis codeUS-12940.LF.M.NSA

This series is a labelled reference series (an official figure republished by an aggregator) rather than a first print from the agency itself.

Other United States indicators

Unemployment Rate: Baton Rouge, LA Metropolitan Statistical Area (U)Employment: Baton Rouge, LA Metropolitan Statistical Area (U)All Employees: Total Nonfarm — Baton Rouge, LA (NSA)All Employees: Total Nonfarm — Baton Rouge, LA (SA)Unemployment: Baton Rouge, LA Metropolitan Statistical Area (U)

National figure

United States Civilian Labor Force

FAQ

Where does this data come from?
It is collected directly from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files) and is available through the Makrognosis API under the code US-12940.LF.M.NSA.

Last updated 2026-11-08. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files). Original title: “Labor Force: Baton Rouge, LA Metropolitan Statistical Area (U)”.