Unemployment rate since 1929

The US unemployment rate reached Great Depression levels in April.

Note: The unemployment rates for 1929 to 1947 are only available as annual averages. From 1948 onward, it's monthly. The 1929 to 1947 data includes the US population ages 14 and up. From 1948 onward, it's 16 and up.

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

Graphic: Annalyn Kurtz and Tal Yellin, CNN