Makrognosis

Labor Force: Columbus, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area (U)

MonthlyNot seasonally adjustedCode US-18140.LF.M.NSA

Latest (y/y)0.7%September 2025
Previous (y/y)1.0%August 2025
Level1,162,541 thousandsSeptember 2026

Labor Force: Columbus, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area (U) was up 0.7% year on year in September 2025, compared with 1.0% in August 2025.

The level stood at 1,162,541 thousands.

That is the lowest reading since March 2023.

Over the past ten years it has ranged from −4.3% (Apr 2020) to 6.2% (Apr 2021), averaging 1.3%.

Labor Force: Columbus, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area (U), annual % change, Jan 1991 – Sep 2025−5.0%−2.5%0.0%2.5%5.0%1995200020052010201520202025Robomacro
Labor Force: Columbus, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area (U), annual % change, Jan 1991 – Sep 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files).
Labor Force: Columbus, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area (U), level (thousands)700k800k900k1.0M1.1M1.2M19901995200020052010201520202025Robomacro
Labor Force: Columbus, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area (U), level (thousands).

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Recent data

PeriodValueY/Y %
September 20261,162,541 thousands—
August 20261,168,687 thousands—
July 20261,173,491 thousands—
June 20261,175,375 thousands—
May 20261,165,177 thousands—
April 20261,168,392 thousands—
March 20261,173,966 thousands—
February 20261,171,074 thousands—
January 20261,160,161 thousands—
December 20251,174,261 thousands—
November 20251,181,407 thousands—
September 20251,182,372 thousands0.7
August 20251,186,334 thousands1.0
July 20251,194,779 thousands0.9
June 20251,190,105 thousands0.8
May 20251,182,324 thousands1.6
April 20251,182,758 thousands2.5
March 20251,185,979 thousands2.4
February 20251,178,455 thousands2.5
January 20251,176,082 thousands3.0
December 20241,177,266 thousands3.2
November 20241,183,906 thousands2.8
October 20241,181,654 thousands2.8
September 20241,174,637 thousands2.8

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 high6.2% (Apr 2021)
10-year low−4.3% (Apr 2020)
10-year average1.3%
Source agencyU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files)
Makrognosis codeUS-18140.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: Columbus, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area (U)Employment: Columbus, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area (U)All Employees: Total Nonfarm — Columbus, OH (NSA)All Employees: Total Nonfarm — Columbus, OH (SA)Unemployment: Columbus, OH 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-18140.LF.M.NSA.

Last updated 2026-10-30. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files). Original title: “Labor Force: Columbus, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area (U)”.