Americans Are Sticking With The Job Search
| Became employed | Left the labor force | |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 5.4 | 9.1 |
| 1995 | 4.8 | 8.3 |
| 1996 | 4.7 | 7.6 |
| 1997 | 4.5 | 7.6 |
| 1998 | 4.2 | 6.9 |
| 1999 | 4.1 | 6.8 |
| 2000 | 4 | 6.5 |
| 2001 | 4.1 | 6.9 |
| 2002 | 5.6 | 8.7 |
| 2003 | 6.1 | 9.6 |
| 2004 | 6 | 9.6 |
| 2005 | 5.4 | 8.6 |
| 2006 | 5.1 | 8.3 |
| 2007 | 5.2 | 8.7 |
| 2008 | 5.6 | 9.5 |
| 2009 | 8.4 | 15.2 |
| 2010 | 10.4 | 20 |
| 2011 | 10 | 21.4 |
Median number of weeks of unemployment
