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United States Capacity Utilization
Last Release
Jun 30, 2025
Actual
77.6
Units In
%
Previous
77.5
Frequency
Monthly
Next Release
Aug 15, 2025
Time to Release
28 Days 15 Hours
Highest | Lowest | Average | Date Range | Source |
89.4 Jan 1967 | 63.4 Apr 2020 | 79.91 % | 1967-2025 | Federal Reserve |
Capacity utilization rate is used to measure the rate at which potential output levels are being met or used. The capacity indexes cover all facilities located in the United States, regardless of their ownership; and are constructed for 89 detailed industries (71 in manufacturing, 16 in mining, and 2 in utilities).
Latest Updates
US capacity utilization edged up to 77.6% in June 2025 from a revised 77.5% in May, beating market expectations of 77.4%. The rate stood 2.0 percentage points below its long-run average (1972–2024). In the manufacturing sector, capacity utilization ticked up 0.1 percentage point to 76.9%, 1.3 points below its historical average. The mining sector saw a 0.3-point decline to 90.6%, though it remained 4.1 points above its long-run norm. Meanwhile, the operating rate for utilities rose by 1.7 points to 70.1%, yet it continued to lag well behind its long-term averag
United States Capacity Utilization History
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