Department of Numbers

Arizona Unemployment

According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Arizona fell 0.2 percentage points in January 2023 to 3.8%. The state unemployment rate was 0.4 percentage points higher than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in Arizona peaked in April 2020 at 13.8% and is now 10.0 percentage points lower. From a post peak low of 3.6% in January 2022, the unemployment rate has now grown by 0.2 percentage points. You can also see Arizona unemployment compared to other states.

Unemployment Rate January 2023 Month/Month Year/Year
National 3.4% -0.1 -0.6
Arizona 3.8% -0.2 +0.2

Note: All comparisons are made with January data as February state level unemployment data has not yet been released.

Unemployment Rate: Arizona, National

Arizona monthly unemployment rate chart from 1990 to January 2023

Note: Recessions shown in gray

Arizona Unemployed

The number of people unemployed in Arizona peaked in April 2020 at 468,096. There are now 327,669 fewer people unemployed in the state. From a recent trough of 128,099 in March 2022, the number of unemployed has now grown by 12,328. Arizona job growth data is also available.

Unemployed Persons January 2023 Month/Month Year/Year
Arizona 140,427 -5,434 +10,412

Number of Unemployed Persons

Monthly chart of total unemployed in Arizona from 1990 to January 2023

Arizona Unemployment History

Date National
Unemployment Rate
Arizona
Unemployment Rate
Arizona
Unemployed
February 2023 3.6%
January 2023 3.4% 3.8% 140,427
December 2022 3.5% 4.0% 145,861
November 2022 3.6% 4.0% 146,723
October 2022 3.7% 4.1% 147,760
September 2022 3.5% 4.0% 147,163
August 2022 3.7% 4.0% 144,807
July 2022 3.5% 3.9% 140,677
June 2022 3.6% 3.8% 135,976
May 2022 3.6% 3.7% 131,973
April 2022 3.6% 3.6% 129,360
March 2022 3.6% 3.6% 128,099