Alabama Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Alabama fell 0.9 percentage points in October 2020 to 5.8%. The state unemployment rate was 1.1 percentage points lower than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in Alabama peaked in April 2020 at 13.8% and is now 8.0 percentage points lower. From a post peak low of 5.6% in August 2020, the unemployment rate has now grown by 0.2 percentage points. You can also see Alabama unemployment compared to other states.
| Unemployment Rate | October 2020 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| National | 6.9% | -1.0 | +3.3 |
| Alabama | 5.8% | -0.9 | +3.1 |
Unemployment Rate: Alabama, National
Note: Recessions shown in gray
Alabama Unemployed
The number of people unemployed in Alabama peaked in April 2020 at 302,535. There are now 172,206 fewer people unemployed in the state. From a recent trough of 125,855 in August 2020, the number of unemployed has now grown by 4,474. Alabama job growth data is also available.
| Unemployed Persons | October 2020 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 130,329 | -23,009 | +69,119 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
Alabama Unemployment History
| Date | National Unemployment Rate |
Alabama Unemployment Rate |
Alabama Unemployed |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2020 | 6.9% | 5.8% | 130,329 |
| September 2020 | 7.9% | 6.7% | 153,338 |
| August 2020 | 8.4% | 5.6% | 125,855 |
| July 2020 | 10.2% | 7.9% | 176,556 |
| June 2020 | 11.1% | 7.6% | 166,668 |
| May 2020 | 13.3% | 9.6% | 216,043 |
| April 2020 | 14.7% | 13.8% | 302,535 |
| March 2020 | 4.4% | 3.0% | 67,004 |
| February 2020 | 3.5% | 2.7% | 59,655 |
| January 2020 | 3.6% | 2.7% | 61,069 |
| December 2019 | 3.5% | 2.7% | 61,530 |
| November 2019 | 3.5% | 2.7% | 61,381 |
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