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

Delaware monthly unemployment rate chart from 1990 to October 2023

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