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Arkansas Unemployment

According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Arkansas fell 0.2 percentage points in September 2021 to 4.0%. The state unemployment rate was 0.8 percentage points lower than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in Arkansas peaked in April 2020 at 10.0% and is now 6.0 percentage points lower. You can also see Arkansas unemployment compared to other states.

Unemployment Rate September 2021 Month/Month Year/Year
National 4.8% -0.4 -3.0
Arkansas 4.0% -0.2 -1.9

Unemployment Rate: Arkansas, National

Arkansas monthly unemployment rate chart from 1990 to September 2021

Note: Recessions shown in gray

Arkansas Unemployed

The number of people unemployed in Arkansas peaked in April 2020 at 137,367. There are now 83,108 fewer people unemployed in the state. Arkansas job growth data is also available.

Unemployed Persons September 2021 Month/Month Year/Year
Arkansas 54,259 -2,967 -25,171

Number of Unemployed Persons

Monthly chart of total unemployed in Arkansas from 1990 to September 2021

Arkansas Unemployment History

Date National
Unemployment Rate		 Arkansas
Unemployment Rate		 Arkansas
Unemployed
September 2021 4.8% 4.0% 54,259
August 2021 5.2% 4.2% 57,226
July 2021 5.4% 4.3% 58,971
June 2021 5.9% 4.4% 59,911
May 2021 5.8% 4.4% 59,363
April 2021 6.1% 4.4% 59,840
March 2021 6.0% 4.4% 60,184
February 2021 6.2% 4.5% 61,606
January 2021 6.3% 4.6% 63,524
December 2020 6.7% 4.9% 67,171
November 2020 6.7% 5.3% 70,215
October 2020 6.9% 5.6% 74,007

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