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Prime-age labor force participation (25-54)

As of Sep 2026, the prime-age labor force participation (25-54) stood at 83.7%, a change of +0.3 pt from the month before.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics via FRED®. Monthly data, seasonally adjusted. Latest observation Sep 2026; snapshot taken Oct 27, 2026, 2:15 AM EDT.

Latest (Sep 2026)

83.7%

Change from Aug 2026

+0.3 pt

A year earlier

83.7%

12-month change

0.0%

83.7% Sep 2026 · Percent

81.5%82.0%82.5%83.0%83.5%84.0%20222023202420252026

Percent. Data from Jan 1948 to Sep 2026 (944 observations).

What it measures

This is the share of people age 25 to 54 who are working or looking for work. Focusing on prime working age removes much of the effect of retirements and school enrollment.

Official title
Labor Force Participation Rate - 25-54 Yrs.
Units
Percent
Frequency and adjustment
Monthly, seasonally adjusted
Original source
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Recent values
DateValueChange
Sep 202683.7%+0.3 pt
Aug 202683.4%0.0 pt
Jul 202683.4%+0.1 pt
Jun 202683.3%-0.6 pt
May 202683.9%+0.1 pt
Apr 202683.8%0.0 pt
Mar 202683.8%-0.1 pt
Feb 202683.9%-0.1 pt
Jan 202684.0%+0.2 pt
Dec 202583.8%0.0 pt
Nov 202583.8%+0.1 pt
Sep 202583.7%0.0 pt

Related indicators

Labor force participation

61.8%

Percent · Sep 2026

Prime-age employment rate (25-54)

80.7%

Percent · Sep 2026

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Sources

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