Alabama Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Alabama fell 0.0 percentage points in November 2022 to 2.7%. The state unemployment rate was 0.9 percentage points lower than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in Alabama peaked in April 2020 at 13.7% and is now 11.0 percentage points lower. From a post peak low of 2.6% in June 2022, the unemployment rate has now grown by 0.1 percentage points. You can also see Alabama unemployment compared to other states.
Unemployment Rate | November 2022 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
---|---|---|---|
National | 3.6% | -0.1 | -0.6 |
Alabama | 2.7% | 0.0 | -0.4 |
Note: All comparisons are made with November data as December state level unemployment data has not yet been released.
Unemployment Rate: Alabama, National
Note: Recessions shown in gray
Alabama Unemployed
The number of people unemployed in Alabama peaked in April 2020 at 298,920. There are now 235,877 fewer people unemployed in the state. From a recent trough of 58,913 in August 2022, the number of unemployed has now grown by 4,130. Alabama job growth data is also available.
Unemployed Persons | November 2022 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
---|---|---|---|
Alabama | 63,043 | +1,322 | -6,645 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
Alabama Unemployment History
Date | National Unemployment Rate |
Alabama Unemployment Rate |
Alabama Unemployed |
---|---|---|---|
December 2022 | 3.5% | — | — |
November 2022 | 3.6% | 2.7% | 63,043 |
October 2022 | 3.7% | 2.7% | 61,721 |
September 2022 | 3.5% | 2.6% | 59,520 |
August 2022 | 3.7% | 2.6% | 58,913 |
July 2022 | 3.5% | 2.6% | 59,359 |
June 2022 | 3.6% | 2.6% | 60,307 |
May 2022 | 3.6% | 2.7% | 61,585 |
April 2022 | 3.6% | 2.8% | 63,184 |
March 2022 | 3.6% | 2.9% | 65,441 |
February 2022 | 3.8% | 3.0% | 68,663 |
January 2022 | 4.0% | 3.1% | 69,125 |