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Hawaii Unemployment

According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Hawaii fell 0.2 percentage points in April 2013 to 4.9%. The state unemployment rate was 2.6 percentage points lower than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in Hawaii peaked in July 2009 at 7.1% and is now 2.2 percentage points lower. You can also see Hawaii unemployment compared to other states.

Unemployment Rate April 2013 Month/Month Year/Year
National 7.5% -0.1 -0.6
Hawaii 4.9% -0.2 -1.2

Unemployment Rate: Hawaii, National

Hawaii monthly unemployment rate chart from 1990 to April 2013

Note: Recessions shown in gray

Hawaii Unemployed

The number of people unemployed in Hawaii peaked in August 2009 at 45,094. There are now 13,230 fewer people unemployed in the state. Hawaii job growth data is also available.

Unemployed Persons April 2013 Month/Month Year/Year
Hawaii 31,864 -1,460 -8,043

Number of Unemployed Persons

Monthly chart of total unemployed in Hawaii from 1990 to April 2013

Hawaii Unemployment History

Date National
Unemployment Rate 		Hawaii
Unemployment Rate 		Hawaii
Unemployed
April 2013 7.5% 4.9% 31,864
March 2013 7.6% 5.1% 33,324
February 2013 7.7% 5.2% 33,794
January 2013 7.9% 5.2% 33,696
December 2012 7.8% 5.1% 33,579
November 2012 7.8% 5.3% 34,235
October 2012 7.9% 5.4% 35,080
September 2012 7.8% 5.5% 36,063
August 2012 8.1% 5.7% 37,090
July 2012 8.2% 5.9% 38,046
June 2012 8.2% 6.0% 38,838
May 2012 8.2% 6.1% 39,442
April 2012 8.1% 6.1% 39,907

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