The phrase "unemployment rate" refers to the percentage of people in a given population who are actively seeking but unable to find work. It indicates the level of joblessness in an area or country at a specific time. Full definition
Strong employment growth over the past year has occurred in most states and has contributed to falls in unemployment rates in every state (Table 7). (rba.gov.au)
The relatively low unemployment rate of 4.1 percent was supported by gains in manufacturing, health care and mining. (feedspot.com)
We have a Slice on page 12 that mentions the incredibly high unemployment rate for recent college graduates. (relevantmagazine.com)