In March 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that 2.1 million people were unemployed for less than five weeks, representing 29.8 percent of the total unemployed population. This is a decline from 2.4 million and 33.6 percent in March 2025. The number of people unemployed for 27 weeks or longer rose to 1.8 million, accounting for 25.4 percent of all unemployed, up from 1.5 million and 21.3 percent in March 2025. The figures come from the seasonally adjusted Current Population Survey. The data illustrate changes in the distribution of unemployment duration over the past year. These statistics are part of the Bureau’s monthly Employment Situation report, which provides insights into labor market dynamics.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
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