Department of Numbers

Connecticut Unemployment

According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Connecticut fell 0.0 percentage points in October 2023 to 3.5%. The state unemployment rate was 0.4 percentage points lower than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in Connecticut peaked in May 2020 at 11.7% and is now 8.2 percentage points lower. From a post peak low of 3.5% in August 2023, the unemployment rate has now grown by 0.0 percentage points. You can also see Connecticut unemployment compared to other states.

Unemployment Rate October 2023 Month/Month Year/Year
National 3.9% +0.1 +0.2
Connecticut 3.5% 0.0 -0.5

Unemployment Rate: Connecticut, National

Connecticut monthly unemployment rate chart from 1990 to October 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 158,444 fewer people unemployed in the state. From a recent trough of 65,528 in September 2023, the number of unemployed has now grown by 134. Connecticut job growth data is also available.

Unemployed Persons October 2023 Month/Month Year/Year
Connecticut 65,662 +134 -11,115

Number of Unemployed Persons

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

Connecticut Unemployment History

Date National
Unemployment Rate
Connecticut
Unemployment Rate
Connecticut
Unemployed
October 2023 3.9% 3.5% 65,662
September 2023 3.8% 3.5% 65,528
August 2023 3.8% 3.5% 67,253
July 2023 3.5% 3.6% 68,948
June 2023 3.6% 3.7% 70,144
May 2023 3.7% 3.7% 71,085
April 2023 3.4% 3.8% 72,576
March 2023 3.5% 3.9% 75,264
February 2023 3.6% 4.0% 75,733
January 2023 3.4% 3.9% 75,444
December 2022 3.5% 4.0% 76,207
November 2022 3.6% 4.0% 76,557