Unemployment Rate vs US National Debt

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

US National Debt

Total US federal government debt

40.09T USD
+2.89%
Very High
40.2 39.6 38.9 Jun'26 Jul'26 Aug'26 Sep'26

Indicator Comparison

Unemployment Rate US National Debt
Current 4.1% 40.09T USD
Change -4.65% +2.89%
Status Normal Very High
Data Source FRED UNRATE FRED GFDEBTN
Update Frequency Monthly Quarterly
Last Updated August 1, 2026 September 17, 2026