District of Columbia Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for District of Columbia fell 0.3 percentage points in July 2022 to 5.2%. The state unemployment rate was 1.7 percentage points higher than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in District of Columbia peaked in April 2020 at 11.1% and is now 5.9 percentage points lower. You can also see District of Columbia unemployment compared to other states.
| Unemployment Rate | July 2022 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| National | 3.5% | -0.1 | -1.9 |
| District of Columbia | 5.2% | -0.3 | -1.9 |
Note: All comparisons are made with July data as August state level unemployment data has not yet been released.
Unemployment Rate: District of Columbia, National
Note: Recessions shown in gray
District of Columbia Unemployed
The number of people unemployed in District of Columbia peaked in April 2020 at 43,140. There are now 23,257 fewer people unemployed in the state. District of Columbia job growth data is also available.
| Unemployed Persons | July 2022 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 19,883 | -1,242 | -7,288 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
District of Columbia Unemployment History
| Date | National Unemployment Rate |
District of Columbia Unemployment Rate |
District of Columbia Unemployed |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2022 | 3.7% | — | — |
| July 2022 | 3.5% | 5.2% | 19,883 |
| June 2022 | 3.6% | 5.5% | 21,125 |
| May 2022 | 3.6% | 5.7% | 21,895 |
| April 2022 | 3.6% | 5.8% | 22,208 |
| March 2022 | 3.6% | 6.0% | 23,006 |
| February 2022 | 3.8% | 6.1% | 23,365 |
| January 2022 | 4.0% | 6.3% | 24,315 |
| December 2021 | 3.9% | 6.1% | 23,461 |
| November 2021 | 4.2% | 6.1% | 23,468 |
| October 2021 | 4.6% | 6.3% | 24,203 |
| September 2021 | 4.7% | 6.5% | 24,864 |
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