In August 2022, the veteran unemployment rate was 2.4%, down from 2.7% the previous month and from 3.6% the prior year. Also in August 2022, the comparable non-veteran unemployment rate was 3.6%, up from 3.4% the previous month and down from 5.1% the prior year. The unemployment rates are seasonally adjusted and for individuals aged 18 years and over in the civilian non-institutional population.