Delaware Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Delaware rose 0.1 percentage points in November 2022 to 4.4%. The state unemployment rate was 0.8 percentage points higher than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in Delaware peaked in May 2020 at 13.3% and is now 8.9 percentage points lower. From a post peak low of 4.3% in September 2022, the unemployment rate has now grown by 0.1 percentage points. You can also see Delaware unemployment compared to other states.
Unemployment Rate | November 2022 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
---|---|---|---|
National | 3.6% | -0.1 | -0.6 |
Delaware | 4.4% | +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: Delaware, National
Note: Recessions shown in gray
Delaware Unemployed
The number of people unemployed in Delaware peaked in May 2020 at 65,615. There are now 43,859 fewer people unemployed in the state. From a recent trough of 21,281 in September 2022, the number of unemployed has now grown by 475. Delaware job growth data is also available.
Unemployed Persons | November 2022 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
---|---|---|---|
Delaware | 21,756 | +86 | -2,125 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
Delaware Unemployment History
Date | National Unemployment Rate |
Delaware Unemployment Rate |
Delaware Unemployed |
---|---|---|---|
December 2022 | 3.5% | — | — |
November 2022 | 3.6% | 4.4% | 21,756 |
October 2022 | 3.7% | 4.3% | 21,670 |
September 2022 | 3.5% | 4.3% | 21,281 |
August 2022 | 3.7% | 4.5% | 22,331 |
July 2022 | 3.5% | 4.4% | 22,212 |
June 2022 | 3.6% | 4.5% | 22,696 |
May 2022 | 3.6% | 4.5% | 22,621 |
April 2022 | 3.6% | 4.5% | 22,440 |
March 2022 | 3.6% | 4.5% | 22,586 |
February 2022 | 3.8% | 4.6% | 23,005 |
January 2022 | 4.0% | 4.8% | 23,853 |