Department of Numbers

Connecticut Unemployment

According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Connecticut fell 0.1 percentage points in January 2023 to 3.9%. The state unemployment rate was 0.5 percentage points higher than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in Connecticut peaked in May 2020 at 11.7% and is now 7.8 percentage points lower. From a post peak low of 3.9% in August 2022, the unemployment rate has now grown by 0.0 percentage points. You can also see Connecticut unemployment compared to other states.

Unemployment Rate January 2023 Month/Month Year/Year
National 3.4% -0.1 -0.6
Connecticut 3.9% -0.1 -0.9

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

Unemployment Rate: Connecticut, National

Connecticut monthly unemployment rate chart from 1990 to January 2023

Note: Recessions shown in gray

Connecticut Unemployed

The number of people unemployed in Connecticut peaked in May 2020 at 224,106. There are now 148,640 fewer people unemployed in the state. From a recent trough of 74,244 in August 2022, the number of unemployed has now grown by 1,222. Connecticut job growth data is also available.

Unemployed Persons January 2023 Month/Month Year/Year
Connecticut 75,466 -741 -19,164

Number of Unemployed Persons

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

Connecticut Unemployment History

Date National
Unemployment Rate
Connecticut
Unemployment Rate
Connecticut
Unemployed
February 2023 3.6%
January 2023 3.4% 3.9% 75,466
December 2022 3.5% 4.0% 76,207
November 2022 3.6% 4.0% 76,557
October 2022 3.7% 4.0% 76,777
September 2022 3.5% 4.0% 75,930
August 2022 3.7% 3.9% 74,244
July 2022 3.5% 4.0% 76,206
June 2022 3.6% 4.0% 77,953
May 2022 3.6% 4.1% 79,812
April 2022 3.6% 4.2% 81,913
March 2022 3.6% 4.3% 84,470