LATEST NUMBERS: July Veterans Unemployment Rate: 3.4%

NEW! Seasonally and Non-Seasonally Adjusted Data

Historically, we have referenced the not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for veterans. However, beginning this month, the Bureau of Labor Statistics has begun to publish the seasonally adjusted veteran unemployment rate. This adjustment accounts for any predictable seasonal patterns in the data and allows for better month-to-month comparisons; we will utilize this data series going forward.

The full seasonally adjusted veteran unemployment rate series going back to 2003 is available here: Veteran Seasonally Adjusted Unemployment Rates. If you are interested in the non-adjusted data, that is still available here: Non-Seasonally Adjusted Data. 

 

Veteran Unemployment Rate 3.4 Percent in July

In July 2019, the veteran unemployment rate was 3.4 percent, up slightly from 3.2 percent last month. The non-veteran unemployment rate for July 2019 was 3.6 percent (seasonally adjusted). Utilizing the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate, this is 11^th consecutive month where the veteran unemployment rate was lower than the non-veteran unemployment rate.

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Federal Contractors: VETS-4212 Filing Season Is Here!  Filing season is here for federal contractors, who have until Sept. 30 to report on their affirmative action efforts in employing veterans. File your VETS-4212 form online at https://go.usa.gov/xytKT.     Have questions? We've got you covered with these FAQs:https://go.usa.gov/xytK4