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United States Capacity Utilization
Last Release
Aug 31, 2025
Actual
77.4
Units In
%
Previous
77.4
Frequency
Monthly
Next Release
Oct 17, 2025
Time to Release
29 Days 5 Hours
Highest | Lowest | Average | Date Range | Source |
89.4 Jan 1967 | 63.4 Apr 2020 | 79.9 % | 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).
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US capacity utilization remained unchanged at 77.4% in August 2025, matching a revised July reading and in line with market expectations. The overall rate sits 2.2 percentage points below its long-term average (1972–2024). In the manufacturing sector, capacity utilization edged up 0.1 point to 76.8%, still 1.4 points below its historical norm. The mining sector saw a 0.7-point gain to 90.6%, standing 4.1 points above its long-run average. However, the utilities sector slipped 1.6 points to 68.6%, staying well below its long-term average.
United States Capacity Utilization History
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