Arkansas Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Arkansas rose 0.1 percentage points in November 2022 to 3.7%. The state unemployment rate was 0.1 percentage points higher than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in Arkansas peaked in April 2020 at 10.0% and is now 6.3 percentage points lower. From a post peak low of 3.1% in February 2022, the unemployment rate has now grown by 0.6 percentage points. You can also see Arkansas unemployment compared to other states.
Unemployment Rate | November 2022 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
---|---|---|---|
National | 3.6% | -0.1 | -0.6 |
Arkansas | 3.7% | +0.1 | +0.4 |
Note: All comparisons are made with November data as December 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 138,550. There are now 89,145 fewer people unemployed in the state. From a recent trough of 41,456 in March 2022, the number of unemployed has now grown by 7,949. Arkansas job growth data is also available.
Unemployed Persons | November 2022 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
---|---|---|---|
Arkansas | 49,405 | +875 | +5,464 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
Arkansas Unemployment History
Date | National Unemployment Rate |
Arkansas Unemployment Rate |
Arkansas Unemployed |
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December 2022 | 3.5% | — | — |
November 2022 | 3.6% | 3.7% | 49,405 |
October 2022 | 3.7% | 3.6% | 48,530 |
September 2022 | 3.5% | 3.5% | 47,426 |
August 2022 | 3.7% | 3.4% | 45,636 |
July 2022 | 3.5% | 3.3% | 44,613 |
June 2022 | 3.6% | 3.2% | 43,474 |
May 2022 | 3.6% | 3.2% | 42,770 |
April 2022 | 3.6% | 3.2% | 42,593 |
March 2022 | 3.6% | 3.1% | 41,456 |
February 2022 | 3.8% | 3.1% | 42,189 |
January 2022 | 4.0% | 3.2% | 42,610 |