Makrognosis

Unemployment: Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD Metropolitan Statistical Area (U)

MonthlyNot seasonally adjustedCode US-12580.UNEMPLVL.M.NSA

Latest (y/y)37.8%September 2025
Previous (y/y)23.5%August 2025
Level52,506 thousandsSeptember 2026

Unemployment: Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD Metropolitan Statistical Area (U) was up 37.8% year on year in September 2025, compared with 23.5% in August 2025.

The level stood at 52,506 thousands.

Over the past ten years it has ranged from −50.6% (Dec 2021) to 179.0% (Apr 2020), averaging 3.3%.

Unemployment: Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD Metropolitan Statistical Area (U), annual % change, Jan 1991 – Sep 2025−100%−50%0%50%100%150%200%1995200020052010201520202025Robomacro
Unemployment: Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD Metropolitan Statistical Area (U), annual % change, Jan 1991 – Sep 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files).
Unemployment: Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD Metropolitan Statistical Area (U), level (thousands)0k25k50k75k100k125k19901995200020052010201520202025Robomacro
Unemployment: Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD Metropolitan Statistical Area (U), level (thousands).

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Recent data

PeriodValueY/Y %
September 202652,506 thousands—
August 202659,223 thousands—
July 202662,655 thousands—
June 202660,155 thousands—
May 202657,490 thousands—
April 202663,903 thousands—
March 202664,125 thousands—
February 202672,110 thousands—
January 202667,089 thousands—
December 202553,850 thousands—
November 202561,418 thousands—
September 202564,156 thousands37.8
August 202568,581 thousands23.5
July 202566,029 thousands18.4
June 202562,339 thousands18.5
May 202555,021 thousands31.7
April 202550,723 thousands27.5
March 202555,697 thousands21.8
February 202557,430 thousands20.7
January 202554,294 thousands19.9
December 202445,232 thousands25.3
November 202450,355 thousands40.0
October 202450,361 thousands32.0
September 202446,554 thousands36.8

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 high179.0% (Apr 2020)
10-year low−50.6% (Dec 2021)
10-year average3.3%
Source agencyU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files)
Makrognosis codeUS-12580.UNEMPLVL.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: Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD Metropolitan Statistical Area (U)Employment: Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD Metropolitan Statistical Area (U)All Employees: Total Nonfarm — Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD (NSA)All Employees: Total Nonfarm — Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD (SA)Labor Force: Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD Metropolitan Statistical Area (U)

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United States Unemployment Level

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-12580.UNEMPLVL.M.NSA.

Last updated 2026-10-30. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files). Original title: “Unemployment: Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD Metropolitan Statistical Area (U)”.