United States ... Data extracted on: October 24, 2025 Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Note: More data series, including additional geographic areas, are available through the "Databases & Tables" tab at the top of this page. Countries losing economic freedom and receiving low index scores are at risk of economic stagnation, high unemployment rates, and diminishing social conditions. [421][422] The 2014 Index of Economic Freedom gave the United States a score of 75.5 and is listed as the twelfth-freest economy in world. News and headlines on the state of the US economy. The latest economic data, reports and updates from the US, including budgets and inflation forecasts. Latest news and headlines affecting the United States economy.