Alabama Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Alabama fell 0.0 percentage points in July 2022 to 2.6%. 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 11.1 percentage points lower. From a post peak low of 2.6% in June 2022, the unemployment rate has now grown by 0.0 percentage points. You can also see Alabama unemployment compared to other states.
| Unemployment Rate | July 2022 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| National | 3.5% | -0.1 | -1.9 |
| Alabama | 2.6% | 0.0 | -0.8 |
Note: All comparisons are made with July data as August 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 239,501 fewer people unemployed in the state. Alabama job growth data is also available.
| Unemployed Persons | July 2022 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 59,419 | -888 | -17,657 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
Alabama Unemployment History
| Date | National Unemployment Rate |
Alabama Unemployment Rate |
Alabama Unemployed |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2022 | 3.7% | — | — |
| July 2022 | 3.5% | 2.6% | 59,419 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Department of Numbers
The Department of Numbers contextualizes public data so that individuals can form independent opinions on everyday social and economic matters.
Here's where you are
- Home
- / Unemployment
- / Alabama
