The estimated U.S. Unemployment rate from 1890 to 2010. 1890–1930 data are from Romer . 1930–1940 data are from Coen. 1940–2009 data are from Bureau of Labor Statistics. See image info for complete data. (en)
The estimated U.S. Unemployment rate from 1800 to 1890. All data are estimates based on data compiled by Lebergott. See limitations section below regarding how to interpret unemployment statistics in self-employed, agricultural economies. See image info for complete data. (en)