What is meant by the term unemployment rate?

Responses the speed at which people lose their jobs during a particular year the speed at which people lose their jobs during a particular year the length of time it takes for unemployment to go down the length of time it takes for unemployment to go down the number of people who want employment but cannot get jobs the number of people who want employment but cannot get jobs the number of jobs for which employers cannot find workers

The unemployment rate is the percentage of the total labor force that is currently unemployed and actively seeking employment.