TCUCapacity Utilization (TCU) — Current Value & Historical Data
FRED series title: Capacity Utilization: Total Index
Capacity Utilization (TCU) Chart & Data Table
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What is Capacity Utilization (TCU)?
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Current Capacity Utilization (TCU) Value
As of August 1, 2026, the current capacity utilization: total index is 76.27 Percent. This is the most recent observation available for this series, updated monthly.
Capacity Utilization Historical Trend
Capacity Utilization: Total Index fell 0.07% month-over-month. Over the past year, capacity utilization: total index fell 0.17% from July 2025. In the series' tracked history, the highest recorded value was 89.39 (January 1967), and the lowest was 64.08 (April 2020).
Methodology & Source
Source
Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Frequency
Monthly
Units
Percent
Notes
explanatory notes (https://www.federalreserve.gov/releases/g17/About.htm) issued by the Board of Governors. For recent updates, see the announcements (https://www.federalreserve.gov/feeds/g17.html) issued by the Board of Governors.</p>...
Frequently Asked Questions About Capacity Utilization (TCU)
What is the current capacity utilization: total index?
As of August 1, 2026, capacity utilization: total index stands at 76.27 Percent.
Where does capacity utilization: total index data come from?
Capacity Utilization: Total Index data is sourced from the Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED) system and related U.S. government agencies. Data quality and historical coverage vary by series.
How often is capacity utilization: total index updated?
This series is updated according to its publication schedule. Check FRED or the source agency for the most current release calendar.
What is the historical high and low for capacity utilization: total index?
In the available data, the highest value was 89.39 Percent in January 1967, and the lowest was 64.08 Percent in April 2020.
How has capacity utilization: total index changed over the past year?
Over the past year, capacity utilization: total index decreased 0.17%.
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