Alabama Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Alabama fell 0.1 percentage points in March 2022 to 2.9%. The state unemployment rate was 0.7 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 10.8 percentage points lower. You can also see Alabama unemployment compared to other states.
Unemployment Rate | March 2022 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
---|---|---|---|
National | 3.6% | -0.2 | -2.4 |
Alabama | 2.9% | -0.1 | -0.8 |
Note: All comparisons are made with March data as April 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 233,435 fewer people unemployed in the state. Alabama job growth data is also available.
Unemployed Persons | March 2022 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
---|---|---|---|
Alabama | 65,485 | -3,178 | -16,958 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
Alabama Unemployment History
Date | National Unemployment Rate |
Alabama Unemployment Rate |
Alabama Unemployed |
---|---|---|---|
April 2022 | 3.6% | — | — |
March 2022 | 3.6% | 2.9% | 65,485 |
February 2022 | 3.8% | 3.0% | 68,663 |
January 2022 | 4.0% | 3.1% | 69,125 |
December 2021 | 3.9% | 3.1% | 69,434 |
November 2021 | 4.2% | 3.1% | 69,688 |
October 2021 | 4.6% | 3.1% | 70,569 |
September 2021 | 4.7% | 3.2% | 71,989 |
August 2021 | 5.2% | 3.3% | 74,505 |
July 2021 | 5.4% | 3.4% | 77,076 |
June 2021 | 5.9% | 3.5% | 79,439 |
May 2021 | 5.8% | 3.6% | 80,191 |