Georgia Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Georgia fell 0.1 percentage points in July 2010 to 9.9%. The state unemployment rate was 0.4 percentage points higher than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in Georgia peaked in February 2010 at 10.5% and is now 0.6 percentage points lower.
| Unemployment Rate | July 2010 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| National | 9.5% | 0.0 | +0.1 |
| Georgia | 9.9% | -0.1 | 0.0 |
Note: All comparisons are made with July data as August state level unemployment data has not yet been released.
Unemployment Rate: Georgia, National
Note: Recessions shown in gray
Georgia Unemployed
The number of people unemployed in Georgia peaked in March 2010 at 496,496. There are now 34,124 fewer people unemployed in the state. Georgia employment and jobs data (including jobs lost/gained in Georgia) is also available.
| Unemployed Persons | July 2010 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 462,372 | -5,606 | -7,635 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
Georgia Unemployment History
| Date |
National Unemployment Rate |
Georgia Unemployment Rate |
Georgia Unemployed |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2010 | 9.6% | — | — |
| July 2010 | 9.5% | 9.9% | 462,372 |
| June 2010 | 9.5% | 10.0% | 467,978 |
| May 2010 | 9.7% | 10.1% | 478,476 |
| April 2010 | 9.9% | 10.3% | 487,205 |
| March 2010 | 9.7% | 10.5% | 496,496 |
| February 2010 | 9.7% | 10.5% | 494,321 |
| January 2010 | 9.7% | 10.4% | 488,163 |
| December 2009 | 10.0% | 10.3% | 482,245 |
| November 2009 | 10.0% | 10.2% | 480,148 |
| October 2009 | 10.1% | 10.2% | 480,702 |
| September 2009 | 9.8% | 10.1% | 478,037 |
| August 2009 | 9.7% | 10.0% | 474,749 |