Delaware Unemployment

According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Delaware fell 0.5 percentage points in May 2021 to 5.9%. The state unemployment rate was 0.1 percentage points higher than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in Delaware peaked in April 2020 at 13.4% and is now 7.5 percentage points lower. From a post peak low of 5.7% in October 2020, the unemployment rate has now grown by 0.2 percentage points. You can also see Delaware unemployment compared to other states.

Note: All comparisons are made with May data as June 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 April 2020 at 63,481. There are now 34,859 fewer people unemployed in the state. From a recent trough of 27,544 in October 2020, the number of unemployed has now grown by 1,078. Delaware job growth data is also available.

Number of Unemployed Persons

Delaware Unemployment History