Unemployment Rate vs National Debt to GDP

Unemployment Rate

US unemployment rate

4.1%
-4.65%
Normal
4.4 4.3 4.1 Feb'26 Mar'26 Apr'26 May'26 Jun'26 Jul'26

National Debt to GDP

US federal debt as % of GDP

122.6%
+0.02%
Elevated

Indicator Comparison

Unemployment Rate National Debt to GDP
Current 4.1% 122.6%
Change -4.65% +0.02%
Status Normal Elevated
Data Source FRED UNRATE FRED GFDEGDQ188S
Update Frequency Monthly Quarterly
Last Updated August 1, 2026 January 1, 2026