Makrognosis

Unemployment: Columbus, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area (U)

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

Latest (y/y)−4.2%September 2025
Previous (y/y)0.5%August 2025
Level38,646 thousandsSeptember 2026

Unemployment: Columbus, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area (U) was down 4.2% year on year in September 2025, compared with 0.5% in August 2025.

The level stood at 38,646 thousands.

That is the lowest reading since August 2023.

Over the past ten years it has ranged from −54.4% (May 2021) to 290.3% (Apr 2020), averaging 7.7%.

Unemployment: Columbus, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area (U), annual % change, Jan 1991 – Sep 2025−100%0%100%200%300%1995200020052010201520202025Robomacro
Unemployment: Columbus, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area (U), annual % change, Jan 1991 – Sep 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files).
Unemployment: Columbus, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area (U), level (thousands)0k25k50k75k100k125k19901995200020052010201520202025Robomacro
Unemployment: Columbus, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area (U), level (thousands).

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Recent data

PeriodValueY/Y %
September 202638,646 thousands—
August 202638,925 thousands—
July 202637,512 thousands—
June 202639,358 thousands—
May 202631,137 thousands—
April 202633,258 thousands—
March 202640,365 thousands—
February 202647,474 thousands—
January 202647,349 thousands—
December 202542,190 thousands—
November 202544,188 thousands—
September 202545,742 thousands−4.2
August 202549,778 thousands0.5
July 202553,873 thousands2.7
June 202553,436 thousands1.9
May 202549,686 thousands7.6
April 202550,927 thousands17.4
March 202556,256 thousands18.1
February 202557,731 thousands22.4
January 202557,245 thousands26.1
December 202448,875 thousands36.6
November 202448,449 thousands39.7
October 202444,511 thousands18.9
September 202447,763 thousands24.4

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 high290.3% (Apr 2020)
10-year low−54.4% (May 2021)
10-year average7.7%
Source agencyU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files)
Makrognosis codeUS-18140.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: 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)Labor Force: Columbus, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area (U)

National figure

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-18140.UNEMPLVL.M.NSA.

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