United States: Duration of Unemployment - 5-14 Weeks

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2026-10-02

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The U.S. Number Unemployed for 5-14 Weeks is released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and measures the number of individuals who have been unemployed for 5 to 14 weeks and are actively seeking work during the reporting period.

An increase in this figure may indicate challenges in certain sectors of the economy, leading to a rise in medium-term unemployment. Conversely, a decrease may suggest improvements in the job market, with unemployed individuals finding new employment more quickly.

This data is released monthly, reflecting changes in the number of individuals unemployed for 5 to 14 weeks in the United States during the previous month.

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U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Choice)
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The number of people unemployed for 5 to 14 weeks in the US fell to 1.956 million in August 2026, a significant decline from 2.077 million in July. Coupled with 162,000 nonfarm payroll jobs added in August, which massively beat the market estimate of 53,000, this reflects that the labor market has weathered its summer softness, and the medium-term unemployed are accelerating their return to the workforce.

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The number of people unemployed for 5 to 14 weeks in the US fell to 1.956 million in August 2026, a significant decline from 2.077 million in July. Coupled with 162,000 nonfarm payroll jobs added in August, which massively beat the market estimate of 53,000, this reflects that the labor market has weathered its summer softness, and the medium-term unemployed are accelerating their return to the workforce.

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Description

The U.S. Number Unemployed for 5-14 Weeks is released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and measures the number of individuals who have been unemployed for 5 to 14 weeks and are actively seeking work during the reporting period.

An increase in this figure may indicate challenges in certain sectors of the economy, leading to a rise in medium-term unemployment. Conversely, a decrease may suggest improvements in the job market, with unemployed individuals finding new employment more quickly.

This data is released monthly, reflecting changes in the number of individuals unemployed for 5 to 14 weeks in the United States during the previous month.

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