Alabama Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Alabama rose 0.1 percentage points in October 2023 to 2.3%. The state unemployment rate was 1.6 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 11.5 percentage points lower. From a post peak low of 2.1% in July 2023, the unemployment rate has now grown by 0.2 percentage points. You can also see Alabama unemployment compared to other states.
| Unemployment Rate | October 2023 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| National | 3.9% | +0.1 | +0.2 |
| Alabama | 2.3% | +0.1 | -0.3 |
Unemployment Rate: Alabama, National
Note: Recessions shown in gray
Alabama Unemployed
The number of people unemployed in Alabama peaked in April 2020 at 302,879. There are now 250,683 fewer people unemployed in the state. From a recent trough of 48,590 in August 2023, the number of unemployed has now grown by 3,606. Alabama job growth data is also available.
| Unemployed Persons | October 2023 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 52,196 | +2,030 | -8,247 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
Alabama Unemployment History
| Date | National Unemployment Rate |
Alabama Unemployment Rate |
Alabama Unemployed |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2023 | 3.9% | 2.3% | 52,196 |
| September 2023 | 3.8% | 2.2% | 50,166 |
| August 2023 | 3.8% | 2.1% | 48,590 |
| July 2023 | 3.5% | 2.1% | 48,789 |
| June 2023 | 3.6% | 2.2% | 50,377 |
| May 2023 | 3.7% | 2.2% | 51,419 |
| April 2023 | 3.4% | 2.2% | 51,448 |
| March 2023 | 3.5% | 2.3% | 53,017 |
| February 2023 | 3.6% | 2.5% | 56,166 |
| January 2023 | 3.4% | 2.6% | 58,392 |
| December 2022 | 3.5% | 2.6% | 59,986 |
| November 2022 | 3.6% | 2.6% | 60,169 |
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