Delaware Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Delaware fell 0.2 percentage points in March 2023 to 4.4%. The state unemployment rate was 0.9 percentage points higher than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in Delaware peaked in May 2020 at 13.4% and is now 9.0 percentage points lower. From a post peak low of 4.3% in April 2022, the unemployment rate has now grown by 0.1 percentage points. You can also see Delaware unemployment compared to other states.
Unemployment Rate | March 2023 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
---|---|---|---|
National | 3.5% | -0.1 | -0.1 |
Delaware | 4.4% | -0.2 | 0.0 |
Note: All comparisons are made with March data as April state level unemployment data has not yet been released.
Unemployment Rate: Delaware, National
Note: Recessions shown in gray
Delaware Unemployed
The number of people unemployed in Delaware peaked in May 2020 at 66,488. There are now 44,442 fewer people unemployed in the state. From a recent trough of 21,496 in May 2022, the number of unemployed has now grown by 550. Delaware job growth data is also available.
Unemployed Persons | March 2023 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
---|---|---|---|
Delaware | 22,046 | -564 | +193 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
Delaware Unemployment History
Date | National Unemployment Rate |
Delaware Unemployment Rate |
Delaware Unemployed |
---|---|---|---|
April 2023 | 3.4% | — | — |
March 2023 | 3.5% | 4.4% | 22,046 |
February 2023 | 3.6% | 4.6% | 22,610 |
January 2023 | 3.4% | 4.6% | 22,905 |
December 2022 | 3.5% | 4.6% | 23,030 |
November 2022 | 3.6% | 4.7% | 23,110 |
October 2022 | 3.7% | 4.7% | 23,094 |
September 2022 | 3.5% | 4.6% | 22,694 |
August 2022 | 3.7% | 4.5% | 22,096 |
July 2022 | 3.5% | 4.4% | 21,809 |
June 2022 | 3.6% | 4.3% | 21,576 |
May 2022 | 3.6% | 4.3% | 21,496 |