16 to 24 years | 25 to 34 years | 35 to 44 years | 45 to 54 years | 55 to 64 years | 65 years and over | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Foreign born | 12.7 | 6.7 | 5.7 | 6.5 | 7.2 | 6.1 |
Native born | 15.8 | 7.6 | 5.9 | 5.4 | 5 | 5.3 |
%
Sources:
bls.gov
16 to 24 years | 25 to 34 years | 35 to 44 years | 45 to 54 years | 55 to 64 years | 65 years and over | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Foreign born | 12.7 | 6.7 | 5.7 | 6.5 | 7.2 | 6.1 |
Native born | 15.8 | 7.6 | 5.9 | 5.4 | 5 | 5.3 |
Age, rather than place of birth, appears to have a greater impact on unemployment. This is an indication that foreign born and native citizens both include a diversity of backgrounds and educational attainment, which in turn allows for different job opportunities.