Delaware Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Delaware rose 0.1 percentage points in October 2023 to 4.2%. The state unemployment rate was 0.3 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 9.2 percentage points lower. From a post peak low of 4.1% in July 2023, the unemployment rate has now grown by 0.1 percentage points. You can also see Delaware unemployment compared to other states.
Unemployment Rate | October 2023 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
---|---|---|---|
National | 3.9% | +0.1 | +0.2 |
Delaware | 4.2% | +0.1 | -0.5 |
Note: All comparisons are made with October data as November 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 45,068 fewer people unemployed in the state. From a recent trough of 20,564 in July 2023, the number of unemployed has now grown by 856. Delaware job growth data is also available.
Unemployed Persons | October 2023 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
---|---|---|---|
Delaware | 21,420 | +380 | -1,674 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
Delaware Unemployment History
Date | National Unemployment Rate |
Delaware Unemployment Rate |
Delaware Unemployed |
---|---|---|---|
November 2023 | 3.7% | — | — |
October 2023 | 3.9% | 4.2% | 21,420 |
September 2023 | 3.8% | 4.1% | 21,040 |
August 2023 | 3.8% | 4.1% | 20,812 |
July 2023 | 3.5% | 4.1% | 20,564 |
June 2023 | 3.6% | 4.2% | 20,823 |
May 2023 | 3.7% | 4.2% | 21,166 |
April 2023 | 3.4% | 4.3% | 21,471 |
March 2023 | 3.5% | 4.4% | 22,048 |
February 2023 | 3.6% | 4.6% | 22,610 |
January 2023 | 3.4% | 4.6% | 22,905 |
December 2022 | 3.5% | 4.6% | 23,030 |