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Indeed Job Postings Fall 5% Year Over Year to Multi-Year Low

Indeed Job Postings Fall 5% Year Over Year to Multi-Year Low

The week ending March 13 showed vacancies at their lowest level since October 2025, with postings down 36% from April 2022 and just 3% above pre-pandemic levels.

Fact Check
The data points (5% YoY decline, 36% down from April 2022 peak, and 3% above pre-pandemic levels) are consistent with the established downward trajectory of the Indeed Job Posting Index reported by Indeed Hiring Lab. Official reports published on March 13, 2026, by Indeed economists (Laura Ullrich and Brendon Bernard) confirm the 'unmistakably downward' trend and the 'low-hire/low-fire' market conditions described in the claim. The specific percentages match the expected progression from 2024/2025 levels (which were ~10% above pre-pandemic) to the 2026 multi-year lows.
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Terms & Concepts
  • Year over year (YoY): A comparison of a data point with the same period a year earlier to show annual growth or decline.
  • Pre-pandemic levels: A benchmark referring to economic conditions before the COVID-19 disruption, often used to assess labor market recovery.