Arkansas Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Arkansas fell 0.2 percentage points in March 2023 to 3.0%. The state unemployment rate was 0.5 percentage points lower than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in Arkansas peaked in April 2020 at 10.1% and is now 7.1 percentage points lower. You can also see Arkansas unemployment compared to other states.
| Unemployment Rate | March 2023 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| National | 3.5% | -0.1 | -0.1 |
| Arkansas | 3.0% | -0.2 | -0.1 |
Note: All comparisons are made with March data as April state level unemployment data has not yet been released.
Unemployment Rate: Arkansas, National
Note: Recessions shown in gray
Arkansas Unemployed
The number of people unemployed in Arkansas peaked in April 2020 at 137,037. There are now 96,200 fewer people unemployed in the state. Arkansas job growth data is also available.
| Unemployed Persons | March 2023 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | 40,837 | -2,833 | -2,225 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
Arkansas Unemployment History
| Date | National Unemployment Rate |
Arkansas Unemployment Rate |
Arkansas Unemployed |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2023 | 3.4% | — | — |
| March 2023 | 3.5% | 3.0% | 40,837 |
| February 2023 | 3.6% | 3.2% | 43,670 |
| January 2023 | 3.4% | 3.4% | 46,604 |
| December 2022 | 3.5% | 3.4% | 47,352 |
| November 2022 | 3.6% | 3.5% | 47,676 |
| October 2022 | 3.7% | 3.5% | 47,962 |
| September 2022 | 3.5% | 3.5% | 47,598 |
| August 2022 | 3.7% | 3.4% | 46,810 |
| July 2022 | 3.5% | 3.3% | 45,564 |
| June 2022 | 3.6% | 3.2% | 44,377 |
| May 2022 | 3.6% | 3.2% | 43,523 |
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