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Veteran unemployment rose to 4.5% in January 2026, with post-9/11 veterans at 5.8%, despite overall job growth.
Veteran unemployment rose to 4.5% in January 2026, up from 3.8% the previous month, with post-9/11 veterans seeing a sharper increase to 5.8%, marking the second time since President Trump’s second term that their jobless rate exceeded the national average of 4.0%.
Despite the economy adding 130,000 jobs—driven by health care, social assistance, and construction—revised data showed only 181,000 jobs were added in 2025, far below the initial estimate of 584,000.
Officials praised the January figures, but economists noted the labor market remains sluggish, characterized by slow hiring and low layoffs, which continues to hinder veteran employment despite broader gains.
El desempleo de veteranos aumentó al 4,5% en enero de 2026, con veteranos posteriores al 11 de septiembre en el 5,8%, a pesar del crecimiento general del empleo.