Percentage of the civilian labor force which is unemployed lagging indicator.

The percentage obtained by dividing the number of persons looking for work by the total labor force.

The proportion of the labour force not in work, but actively seeking employment.

The number unemployed as a percentage of the labor force where the labor force includes all persons currently employed or unemployed.

The percentage of people in the work force who aren't working and are looking for jobs. The numbers are compiled monthly by the Labor Department and are adjusted for seasonal variations. The unemployment report is one of the most closely watched of all government reports, because it gives the clearest indication of the direction of the economy. A rising unemployment rate will be seen by analysts and the Federal Reserve as a sign of a weakening economy, which might call for an easing of monetary policy by the Fed. On the other hand, a decline in the unemployment rate shows that the economy is growing, which may spark fears of higher inflation on the part of the Fed, which may raise interest rates as a result. When interest rates rise, the stock and bond markets tend to take a dive.

( taux de chômage). The number of people unemployed as a percentage of the labour force. Because the rate depends on the size of the labour force, even if new jobs are created it is possible for the rate to remain unchanged or even increase if the labour force grows. See also core unemployment rate; seasonal adjustment.

The percentage of unemployed persons in the labour force actively seeking jobs.

the percentage of a country's labour force (those people who are working or looking for work) that does not have work.

The percentage of people in a given population who want to work, but are without a job.

The ratio of unemployment to the labor force of a country.

a Labor Department measure of the ratio of the number of unemployed in the labor force, expressed as a percentage. The Civilian Unemployment Rate is based on a work force that excludes U.S.-stationed members of the armed forces. The National (or Total) Unemployment Rate is based on a work force that includes U.S.-stationed members of the armed forces.

Department of Labor measure of the ratio of the number of unemployed people in the labor force, expressed as a percentage.

the percentage of people in the labor force who lack jobs.

The percentage of the labor force that is unemployed. View Capstone Lesson(s) that address this concept

An estimate of people age 16 and over who are not employed and who made a specific effort to find work in the last four weeks and were available for work. It includes new entrants to the labor force, re-entrants, those who lost their jobs and who left their jobs. Conceptually many more people than just those on "unemployment insurance". Usually expressed as a monthly figure, or an annual average of monthly estimates.

The proportion, expressed as a percentage, derived by dividing the number of unemployed persons by the civilian labor force.

This is the percent of the civilian labor force currently unemployed. If unemployment figures are up, it indicates a lack of expansion within the economy and is, therefore, good for the bond market. Conversely, a big gain in employment would be an obvious cue for the Federal Reserve to tighten (raise) either the federal funds rate or the discount rate. Bond Market Moves Up In Price.

The unemployment rate is derived by dividing the number of unemployed by the labor force. The result is expressed as a percentage.

the percentage of the work force that is unemployed at any given date

The proportion of people in the labour force who are unemployed.

This statistic is the measure of the number of civilians in the labor force that are currently unemployed. When this statistic rises, it can indicate a slowing of economic growth.

The proportion of people currently without work though actively looking for jobs relative to the number of people who are working.

The ratio of the total number of unemployed persons to the total number of persons in the labor force.

Number of unemployed persons during the Labour Force Survey reference week expressed as a percentage of the labour force (unemployed plus employed). The unemployment rate for a particular group (age, sex, province, etc.) is the number unemployed in that group expressed as a percentage of the labour force for that group. In sections N and O, the reference week refers to the week (Sunday to Saturday) prior to Census Day (e.g., the 2001 Census Day was May 15th).

The percentage of the labour force that is either out of work and seeking jobs or on temporay layoff. It is calculated as the number of unemployed people expressed as a percentage of the labour force.

The number of persons unemployed expressed as a percentage of the labor force.

The number of people out of work for each 1000 of the population.

The unemployment rate represents the number unemployed as a percent of the labor force.

Ratio of unemployed people to total labor force.

The proportion of the labour force that is unemployed.

Percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking a job.

The total number of unemployed in a given labor market area divided by the civilian labor force in the labor market area.

for any group, the number of unemployed persons expressed as a percentage of the labour force in the same group.

The percentage of the labour force that is not employed but currently seeking work.

The percentage of people who can work and who want to work but cannot find jobs. The 2001 census put unemployment in South Africa at 41.6 percent.

The percentage of the labour force that is currently unemployed, but is seeking employment and is physically able to work.

The percentage of the people classified as unemployed as compared to the total labor force.

The percentage of the total labor force that is unemployed but actively seeking employment and willing to work.

The ratio of the number of people classified as unemployed to the total labor force.