United States: JOLTS - Quit

Macro

2026-03-23

Description

The United States JOLTS Quits data is derived from the Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) and is released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). This indicator reflects the total number of employees who voluntarily leave their jobs within a specific period and is often used to assess labor market fluidity and employee confidence. Generally, higher quit numbers indicate increased worker confidence in finding new employment, potentially signaling a vibrant labor market and economic growth. Conversely, lower quit numbers may suggest increased economic uncertainty or a greater emphasis on job security among workers.

The JOLTS Quits data covers all businesses across all states in the U.S., from small enterprises to large corporations, and includes all non-farm industries, such as manufacturing, services, and finance.

This data is released monthly, providing insights into the quitting situation of the previous month and is typically published alongside data on job openings and hires.

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U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Choice)
Frequency
Monthly
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AI Data Insight

In January 2026 (Q1 2026), the number of voluntary quits in the US dropped to 3.137 million, falling from 3.204 million in the previous month (Q4 2025). Although the overall number of job openings rebounded slightly during the same period, the quits rate remained stagnant at a historically low level of 2.0%. This reflects workers' conservative attitude toward job-hopping and the market's continuation of a "low-hire, low-fire" wait-and-see atmosphere.

AI Data Insight

In January 2026 (Q1 2026), the number of voluntary quits in the US dropped to 3.137 million, falling from 3.204 million in the previous month (Q4 2025). Although the overall number of job openings rebounded slightly during the same period, the quits rate remained stagnant at a historically low level of 2.0%. This reflects workers' conservative attitude toward job-hopping and the market's continuation of a "low-hire, low-fire" wait-and-see atmosphere.

Description

The United States JOLTS Quits data is derived from the Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) and is released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). This indicator reflects the total number of employees who voluntarily leave their jobs within a specific period and is often used to assess labor market fluidity and employee confidence. Generally, higher quit numbers indicate increased worker confidence in finding new employment, potentially signaling a vibrant labor market and economic growth. Conversely, lower quit numbers may suggest increased economic uncertainty or a greater emphasis on job security among workers.

The JOLTS Quits data covers all businesses across all states in the U.S., from small enterprises to large corporations, and includes all non-farm industries, such as manufacturing, services, and finance.

This data is released monthly, providing insights into the quitting situation of the previous month and is typically published alongside data on job openings and hires.

Published by
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Choice)
Frequency
Monthly
Next Update
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