United States: Duration of Unemployment - 5-14 Weeks

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2026-07-02

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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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In Q2 2026 (May), the number of people unemployed for 5 to 14 weeks in the US slightly decreased to 1.936 million, a marginal improvement from the previous month's 1.946 million, indicating a slight easing of medium-term job-seeking pressure. Coupled with the overall unemployment rate remaining flat at 4.3% in May and nonfarm payrolls adding 172,000 jobs—significantly outperforming consensus—the labor market demonstrated the stable resilience of low layoffs and low turnover. As the market enters the summer, the labor force participation rate and corporate hiring willingness will be key focal points for future observation.

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AI Data Insight

In Q2 2026 (May), the number of people unemployed for 5 to 14 weeks in the US slightly decreased to 1.936 million, a marginal improvement from the previous month's 1.946 million, indicating a slight easing of medium-term job-seeking pressure. Coupled with the overall unemployment rate remaining flat at 4.3% in May and nonfarm payrolls adding 172,000 jobs—significantly outperforming consensus—the labor market demonstrated the stable resilience of low layoffs and low turnover. As the market enters the summer, the labor force participation rate and corporate hiring willingness will be key focal points for future observation.

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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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