Veteran Unemployment Numbers

Veteran Unemployment Rate was 2.8% in February

In February 2024, the veteran unemployment rate was 2.8%, down from 3.0% the previous month and up from 2.5% the prior year.

Also in February 2024, the comparable non-veteran unemployment rate was 3.8%, up from 3.6% the previous month and prior year.

The unemployment rates are seasonally adjusted and for individuals aged 18 years and over in the civilian non-institutional population.

Annual Unemployment Rates By Gender

March 2023 – February 2024 Averaged

Women Veterans 3.3%,
Women Nonveterans 3.4%,
Male Veterans 2.8%,
Male Nonveterans 3.8%.

Annual Unemployment Rates By Veteran Disability Status

March 2023 – February 2024 Averaged

Veterans with a disability 5.1%,
Nonveterans with a disability 7.3%,
Veterans with no disability 2.6%,
Nonveterans with no disability 3.4%.

Annual Unemployment Rates By race, Hispanic Ethnicity, and veteran status

March 2023 – February 2024 Averaged

White Veterans 2.7%, White Nonveterans 3.2%
Black Veterans 3.3%, Black Nonveterans 5.5%
Asian Veterans 3.1%, Asian Nonveterans 3.0%
Hispanic or Latino Veterans 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino Nonveterans 4.5%.

Annual Unemployment Rates