Nevada Unemployment Rate 5 for
Nevada Unemployment Rate came in at 5 (Percent) for Jul 2026, down 1.96% from 5.1 the prior month and 3.85% below its level of 5.2 one year ago. The series has averaged 6.57 since 1976, reaching a record high of 30.5 in April 2020 and a record low of 3.9 in March 2000.
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⋮ | ⋮ |
|---|---|
| July 1, 2026 | 5 |
| June 1, 2026 | 5.1 |
| May 1, 2026 | 5.2 |
| April 1, 2026 | 5.3 |
| March 1, 2026 | 5.3 |
| February 1, 2026 | 5.3 |
| January 1, 2026 | 5.3 |
| December 1, 2025 | 5.2 |
| November 1, 2025 | 5.2 |
| September 1, 2025 | 5.2 |
| August 1, 2025 | 5.2 |
| July 1, 2025 | 5.2 |
| June 1, 2025 | 5.2 |
| May 1, 2025 | 5.2 |
| April 1, 2025 | 5.3 |
| March 1, 2025 | 5.3 |
| February 1, 2025 | 5.4 |
| January 1, 2025 | 5.4 |
| December 1, 2024 | 5.4 |
| November 1, 2024 | 5.4 |
⋮ | ⋮ |
|---|---|
| March 1, 2001 | 4.8 |
| February 1, 2001 | 4.7 |
| January 1, 2001 | 4.6 |
| December 1, 2000 | 4.5 |
| November 1, 2000 | 4.4 |
| October 1, 2000 | 4.3 |
| September 1, 2000 | 4.3 |
| August 1, 2000 | 4.2 |
| July 1, 2000 | 4.2 |
| June 1, 2000 | 4.1 |
| May 1, 2000 | 4 |
| April 1, 2000 | 4 |
| March 1, 2000 | 3.9 |
| February 1, 2000 | 3.9 |
| January 1, 2000 | 3.9 |
| December 1, 1999 | 4 |
| November 1, 1999 | 4 |
| October 1, 1999 | 4.1 |
| September 1, 1999 | 4.1 |
| August 1, 1999 | 4.1 |
About Nevada Unemployment Rate
What it measures
The Nevada unemployment rate, FRED series NVUR, is estimated monthly and seasonally adjusted by the BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics program. Nevada's economy depends on tourism, gaming, and hospitality to a degree unmatched by any other state, with Las Vegas resorts and conventions employing a dominant share of the workforce, alongside mining and growing logistics.
Why it matters
Nevada is the purest state-level proxy for discretionary consumer spending on travel and leisure. Visitor volumes, convention bookings, and gaming revenue translate directly into hospitality payrolls, so the rate reacts early and violently when households and businesses cut travel budgets. Historically it has swung more than almost any state across recessions and recoveries.
How to read it
Compare Nevada's rate with the national unemployment rate and expect a persistent premium plus outsized cyclicality. Sharp increases typically confirm contraction in leisure spending already visible in visitor statistics. Because the base is narrow, recoveries can also be fast; track the direction of the gap versus the US average over several months.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current Nevada Unemployment Rate?
Nevada Unemployment Rate is 5 (Percent) as of July 2026.
What is the all-time high and low of Nevada Unemployment Rate?
The highest value on record is 30.5 (April 2020) and the lowest is 3.9 (March 2000).
How often is Nevada Unemployment Rate updated?
Nevada Unemployment Rate is published on a monthly basis, sourced from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED).
Stats
| Last Value | 5 |
| Latest Period | Jul 2026 |
| Last Updated | August 26 2026, 04:14 |
| Value Previous Month | 5.1 |
| Change From Previous Month | -1.96% |
| Value 1 Year Ago | 5.2 |
| Change From Year Ago | -3.85% |
| Average Growth Rate | -1.20%/yr |
| Record High (Apr 2020) | 30.5 |
| Record Low (Mar 2000) | 3.9 |
| Long-Term Average | 6.57 |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Adjustment | Seasonally Adjusted |
| Unit | Percent |
Annual Averages
| 2026 | 5.21 |
| 2025 | 5.25 |
| 2024 | 5.39 |
| 2023 | 5.12 |
| 2022 | 5.23 |
| 2021 | 6.84 |
| 2020 | 13.68 |
| 2019 | 4.11 |
| 2018 | 4.41 |
| 2017 | 5.01 |
| 2016 | 5.83 |
| 2015 | 6.87 |
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