Nearly 584,000 jobs were added to the US economy in 2025, versus almost 2 million that were added in 2024, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. 49,000 jobs was the average monthly US job growth in 2025, the slowest annual growth outside of recessions. 26% of unemployed people have been without a job for 27 weeks or longer - the highest level since early 2022.
Nearly 584,000 jobs were added to the US economy in 2025, versus almost 2 million that were added in 2024, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. 49,000 jobs was the average monthly US job growth in 2025, the slowest annual growth outside of recessions. 26% of unemployed people have been without a job for 27 weeks or longer - the highest level since early 2022. ♬ News / Truth Investigation / Investigation / Suspicion / Consideration(1013150) - A.TARUI