Figure A
Labor force participation increased in 2024, less so in 2025: Percentage point change in prime-age labor force participation rate and employment-to-population ratio since January 2024
| Date | Labor Force Participation Rate | Employment-to-population ratio |
|---|---|---|
| Jan-2024 | 0 | 0 |
| Feb-2024 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| Mar-2024 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Apr-2024 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| May-2024 | 0.3 | 0.2 |
| Jun-2024 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| Jul-2024 | 0.6 | 0.3 |
| Aug-2024 | 0.6 | 0.3 |
| Sep-2024 | 0.5 | 0.3 |
| Oct-2024 | 0.2 | 0 |
| Nov-2024 | 0.2 | -0.2 |
| Dec-2024 | 0.1 | -0.1 |
| Jan-2025 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| Feb-2025 | 0.2 | -0.1 |
| Mar-2025 | 0 | -0.2 |
| Apr-2025 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| May-2025 | 0.1 | -0.1 |
| Jun-2025 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| Jul-2025 | 0.1 | -0.2 |
| Aug-2025 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
Note: Prime-age includes individuals ages 25-54 years old.
Source: EPI analysis of Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Current Population Survey public data.
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