SDG 8 ยท Indicator

Racial Disparity in Unemployment Rate

times higher


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Click a state to learn more and see racially disaggregated data (where available).


Legend

Good progress or SDG achieved

Challenges remain

Significant challenges remain

Major challenges remain

Information unavailable


US Performance

Major challenges remain

2.45



Description

How many times more likely it is that someone in the least served racial group is unemployed, when compared to white people.

Long-Term Objective

The long-term objective for this indicator is a value of 1, indicating equality.

Reference

PolicyLink/PERE, National Equity Atlas

Racial Disparity in Unemployment Rate