MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development today released U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates of employment and unemployment statistics for metropolitan areas, major cities, and counties in Wisconsin for December 2025. In brief, the nonseasonally adjusted data for Wisconsin shows:Metropolitan Statistical Areas: Preliminary December 2025 unemployment rates increased in all 13 metropolitan areas over the month. Preliminary December 2025 unemployment rates increased in all 13 metropolitan areas over the month. Municipalities: Preliminary December 2025 unemployment rates increased in 33 of Wisconsin’s 35 largest cities over the month. Counties: Preliminary December 2025 unemployment rates increased in all 72 counties over the month.