FX.co ★ US Capacity Utilization Edges Up

In November 2025, the capacity utilization rate in the United States experienced a slight increase, reaching 76.0%, following the delayed disclosure of October's figure, which stood at 75.9%. This overall rate continues to be 3.5 percentage points below its long-term average from 1972 to 2024. Within the manufacturing sector, capacity utilization remained stable at 75.4%, falling 2.8 points short of its historical average. Meanwhile, the mining industry saw an uptick, with activity rising to 86.3%, surpassing its long-term average by 1.1 points. Conversely, the utilities sector declined by 0.5 points to 70.9%, staying significantly below typical levels.