Graph breaking down unemployment totals by duration of unemployment

1. Unemployed 27+ Weeks
Unemployed 15 - 26 Weeks
Unemployed 5 -14 Weeks
Unemployed Less Than 5 Weeks
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics; Niraj Chokshi and Catherine Hollander, “Jobs Market is Improving, But the Long-Term Unemployed Still Can’t Catch a Break,” National
Journal, March 8, 2013.
Sharp Increase in Long-Term Unemployment Since 2007
Average Yearly Share of Unemployed by Length of Unemployment
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