District of Columbia Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for District of Columbia rose 0.1 percentage points in March 2023 to 4.8%. The state unemployment rate was 1.3 percentage points higher than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in District of Columbia peaked in April 2020 at 11.2% and is now 6.4 percentage points lower. From a post peak low of 3.9% in August 2022, the unemployment rate has now grown by 0.9 percentage points. You can also see District of Columbia unemployment compared to other states.
Unemployment Rate | March 2023 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
---|---|---|---|
National | 3.5% | -0.1 | -0.1 |
District of Columbia | 4.8% | +0.1 | -0.4 |
Note: All comparisons are made with March data as April 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 43,900. There are now 25,007 fewer people unemployed in the state. From a recent trough of 15,417 in August 2022, the number of unemployed has now grown by 3,476. District of Columbia job growth data is also available.
Unemployed Persons | March 2023 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
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District of Columbia | 18,893 | +736 | -1,407 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
District of Columbia Unemployment History
Date | National Unemployment Rate |
District of Columbia Unemployment Rate |
District of Columbia Unemployed |
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April 2023 | 3.4% | — | — |
March 2023 | 3.5% | 4.8% | 18,893 |
February 2023 | 3.6% | 4.7% | 18,157 |
January 2023 | 3.4% | 4.5% | 17,322 |
December 2022 | 3.5% | 4.2% | 16,349 |
November 2022 | 3.6% | 4.2% | 16,381 |
October 2022 | 3.7% | 4.2% | 16,280 |
September 2022 | 3.5% | 4.1% | 15,896 |
August 2022 | 3.7% | 3.9% | 15,417 |
July 2022 | 3.5% | 4.1% | 16,179 |
June 2022 | 3.6% | 4.4% | 17,089 |
May 2022 | 3.6% | 4.6% | 18,057 |