On average, half of all unemployed workers are unemployed because they lost their job.

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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, as of August 2021, 49.7% of unemployed workers were classified as "job losers," meaning they were laid off or fired from their previous job. The other half includes those who voluntarily left their job, new entrants to the labor force, or those reentering the labor force after a period of absence.

On Average, Half of All Unemployed Workers Are Unemployed Because