The proportion of the workforce that is not employed.
Used to calculate:workers
Varies by: lifestyle
| Used | lifestyle | Reference | Location: Ecosystem (study period) |
Value | Units | Notes |
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| * | Average American | Bureau of Labor Statistics 2012- Employment Situation Summary Table A. Household data, seasonally adjusted | US: all (2011-2012) | 8.1 | % (0 - 100) | Unemployment rate varies over time. The listed rate is the annual average from 2012. |
| * | Average Earthling | ILO 2012- Global Employment Trends 2012 | global: all (2000-2010) | 6.1 | % (0 - 100) | 2010 data; preliminary estimate for 2011 is 6% |
| * | Average New Yorker | Bureau of Labor Statistics 2012- State and Metro Area Employment, Hours, & Earnings | New York City: Urban landscape (2011-2012 (May & June only)) | 8.85 | % (0 - 100) | Unemployment rate varies over time. The listed rate is from 2011-2012 May & June only. |
| * | Eco-conscious | Assumed | New York City: Urban Area () | 10 | % (0 - 100) | Assumed to be somewhat higher than the average New Yorker because this lifestyle would be seek environmentally sensitive employment opportunities. |
| * | Lenape Person | Assumed | New York City: Mannahatta () | 0 | % (0 - 100) | All Lenape people are assumed to be "employed." |