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Unemployment: Ponce, PR Metropolitan Statistical Area (U)

MonthlyNot seasonally adjustedCode US-38660.UNEMPLVL.M.NSA

Latest (y/y)11.0%September 2026
Previous (y/y)2.1%August 2026
Level8,854.0 thousandsSeptember 2026

Unemployment: Ponce, PR Metropolitan Statistical Area (U) was up 11.0% year on year in September 2026, compared with 2.1% in August 2026.

The level stood at 8,854.0 thousands.

Over the past ten years it has ranged from −36.6% (Jul 2022) to 60.3% (Jul 2021), averaging −3.5%.

Unemployment: Ponce, PR Metropolitan Statistical Area (U), annual % change, Jan 1991 – Sep 2026−40%−20%0%20%40%60%1995200020052010201520202025Robomacro
Unemployment: Ponce, PR Metropolitan Statistical Area (U), annual % change, Jan 1991 – Sep 2026. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files).
Unemployment: Ponce, PR Metropolitan Statistical Area (U), level (thousands)5,00010k15k20k25k19901995200020052010201520202025Robomacro
Unemployment: Ponce, PR Metropolitan Statistical Area (U), level (thousands).

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Recent data

PeriodValueY/Y %
September 20268,854.0 thousands11.0
August 20268,831.0 thousands2.1
July 20268,763.0 thousands21.4
June 20268,333.0 thousands12.8
May 20267,308.0 thousands4.3
April 20266,915.0 thousands−3.1
March 20267,016.0 thousands−1.7
February 20267,379.0 thousands−1.7
January 20267,688.0 thousands−0.5
December 20257,637.0 thousands−3.2
November 20257,469.0 thousands−4.9
October 20257,701.0 thousands−0.03
September 20257,978.0 thousands5.5
August 20258,646.0 thousands9.7
July 20257,216.0 thousands−9.4
June 20257,388.0 thousands−4.0
May 20257,004.0 thousands−11.4
April 20257,133.0 thousands−8.9
March 20257,136.0 thousands−10.2
February 20257,506.0 thousands−10.0
January 20257,728.0 thousands−7.2
December 20247,889.0 thousands−1.1
November 20247,850.0 thousands−2.4
October 20247,703.0 thousands0.6

Last 24 observations. The full history (439 observations) is available through the API.

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About this series

Latest observationSeptember 2026
First observationJanuary 1990
Observations439
FrequencyMonthly
Unitsthousands
AdjustmentNot seasonally adjusted
10-year high60.3% (Jul 2021)
10-year low−36.6% (Jul 2022)
10-year average−3.5%
Source agencyU.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (flat files)
Makrognosis codeUS-38660.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: Ponce, PR Metropolitan Statistical Area (U)Employment: Ponce, PR Metropolitan Statistical Area (U)All Employees: Total Nonfarm — Ponce, PR (NSA)All Employees: Total Nonfarm — Ponce, PR (SA)Labor Force: Ponce, PR 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-38660.UNEMPLVL.M.NSA.

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