unemployment rate
Workforce idleness percentage
The unemployment rate is the percentage of the labor force that is jobless and actively seeking work.
It's a key economic indicator: The unemployment rate fell to 3.5%.
The rate excludes people who have stopped looking for work, which critics argue understates true joblessness.
A low rate generally signals a healthy economy, though definitions of "unemployed" vary by country.
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Percentage holding jobs
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Rise in hiring numbers
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