Unemployment Rate Calculator
Result
Calculated result
7.1428571429
Based on the values entered.
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Unemployment Rate Calculator — free online calculator.
Formula
Unemployment Rate = Unemployed / Labor Force × 100
- Unemployment Rate Calculator calculates its result from Number of Unemployed, Total Labor Force. It uses the formula Unemployment Rate = Unemployed / Labor Force × 100. Change any input to recalculate the result instantly.
- The main inputs are Number of Unemployed, Total Labor Force. Enter them in the units and format shown in the calculator.
- Use monetary amounts, rates and time periods exactly as labeled; the result reflects the assumptions entered on this page.
- Changing any input above recalculates the result with the same calculation engine used by this page.
Example: Unemployment Rate
Inputs
- Number of Unemployed: 5000000
- Total Labor Force: 70000000
Using Number of Unemployed = 5000000, Total Labor Force = 70000000, the calculated result is 7.1428571429.
Sample result: Calculating…
Frequently asked questions
What does the Unemployment Rate calculate?
Unemployment Rate Calculator — free online calculator.
Which values should I enter?
Enter Number of Unemployed, Total Labor Force using the units and format shown beside each field.
What formula does this calculator use?
The calculator uses the following relationship: Unemployment Rate = Unemployed / Labor Force × 100.
Why might my result differ from another source?
Results can differ when another source uses different units, rounding rules, conventions or assumptions. Compare the inputs and definitions before comparing results.
Does the result update automatically?
Yes. Changing an input updates the result using the same calculation engine shown on this page.