Alaska Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Alaska rose 2.2 percentage points in November 2020 to 8.1%. The state unemployment rate was 1.4 percentage points higher than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in Alaska peaked in April 2020 at 13.5% and is now 5.4 percentage points lower. From a post peak low of 5.9% in October 2020, the unemployment rate has now grown by 2.2 percentage points. You can also see Alaska unemployment compared to other states.
Unemployment Rate | November 2020 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
---|---|---|---|
National | 6.7% | -0.2 | +3.1 |
Alaska | 8.1% | +2.2 | +2.0 |
Note: All comparisons are made with November data as December state level unemployment data has not yet been released.
Unemployment Rate: Alaska, National
Note: Recessions shown in gray
Alaska Unemployed
The number of people unemployed in Alaska peaked in April 2020 at 45,776. There are now 17,019 fewer people unemployed in the state. From a recent trough of 20,756 in October 2020, the number of unemployed has now grown by 8,001. Alaska job growth data is also available.
Unemployed Persons | November 2020 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
---|---|---|---|
Alaska | 28,757 | +8,001 | +7,519 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
Alaska Unemployment History
Date | National Unemployment Rate |
Alaska Unemployment Rate |
Alaska Unemployed |
---|---|---|---|
December 2020 | 6.7% | — | — |
November 2020 | 6.7% | 8.1% | 28,757 |
October 2020 | 6.9% | 5.9% | 20,756 |
September 2020 | 7.8% | 7.2% | 23,963 |
August 2020 | 8.4% | 7.4% | 24,217 |
July 2020 | 10.2% | 11.6% | 39,672 |
June 2020 | 11.1% | 12.4% | 42,709 |
May 2020 | 13.3% | 12.7% | 42,378 |
April 2020 | 14.8% | 13.5% | 45,776 |
March 2020 | 4.4% | 5.2% | 18,015 |
February 2020 | 3.5% | 5.8% | 20,095 |
January 2020 | 3.5% | 6.0% | 20,931 |