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
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
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 |