How long did The Great Depression last?

The Great Depression began in the United States in late 1929 and lasted until the early 1939s. It was the longest, deepest, and most widespread depression of the twentieth century.

The economic impact of the Great Depression was felt across the world, including countries that had not experienced severe economic downturns prior to this period. In some countries, it lasted until the mid-1940s. The effects of the Great Depression were so severe that many countries adopted more protectionist economic policies after it ended, including tariffs and restrictions on international trade.

During its duration, unemployment rates reached as high as 25 percent in some countries, while others experienced a more moderate downturn. The Great Depression also had far-reaching social and political effects, including increasing support for radical political movements such as fascism and communism.

Although The Great Depression officially ended in the United States in 1939, its effects continued to linger for years after. In the United States, it took until the 1950s for unemployment to return to pre-Depression levels.