Connecticut Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Connecticut rose 0.1 percentage points in July 2010 to 8.9%. The state unemployment rate was 0.6 percentage points lower than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in Connecticut peaked in March 2010 at 9.2% and is now 0.3 percentage points lower. From a post peak low of 8.8% in June 2010, the unemployment rate has now grown by 0.1 percentage points.
| Unemployment Rate | July 2010 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| National | 9.5% | 0.0 | +0.1 |
| Connecticut | 8.9% | +0.1 | +0.4 |
Note: All comparisons are made with July data as August state level unemployment data has not yet been released.
Unemployment Rate: Connecticut, National
Note: Recessions shown in gray
Connecticut Unemployed
The number of people unemployed in Connecticut peaked in March 2010 at 175,018. There are now 7,761 fewer people unemployed in the state. From a recent trough of 165,985 in June 2010, the number of unemployed has now grown by 1,272. Connecticut employment and jobs data (including jobs lost/gained in Connecticut) is also available.
| Unemployed Persons | July 2010 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 167,257 | +1,272 | +6,730 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
Connecticut Unemployment History
| Date |
National Unemployment Rate |
Connecticut Unemployment Rate |
Connecticut Unemployed |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2010 | 9.6% | — | — |
| July 2010 | 9.5% | 8.9% | 167,257 |
| June 2010 | 9.5% | 8.8% | 165,985 |
| May 2010 | 9.7% | 8.9% | 169,179 |
| April 2010 | 9.9% | 9.0% | 171,508 |
| March 2010 | 9.7% | 9.2% | 175,018 |
| February 2010 | 9.7% | 9.1% | 174,052 |
| January 2010 | 9.7% | 9.0% | 170,106 |
| December 2009 | 10.0% | 8.8% | 165,861 |
| November 2009 | 10.0% | 8.7% | 165,278 |
| October 2009 | 10.1% | 8.7% | 164,425 |
| September 2009 | 9.8% | 8.6% | 163,399 |
| August 2009 | 9.7% | 8.6% | 162,150 |