Florida Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Florida fell 0.0 percentage points in November 2020 to 6.4%. The state unemployment rate was 0.3 percentage points lower than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in Florida peaked in April 2020 at 13.8% and is now 7.4 percentage points lower. From a post peak low of 6.4% in October 2020, the unemployment rate has now grown by 0.0 percentage points. You can also see Florida unemployment compared to other states.
Unemployment Rate | November 2020 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
---|---|---|---|
National | 6.7% | -0.2 | +3.1 |
Florida | 6.4% | 0.0 | +3.6 |
Note: All comparisons are made with November data as December state level unemployment data has not yet been released.
Unemployment Rate: Florida, National
Note: Recessions shown in gray
Florida Unemployed
The number of people unemployed in Florida peaked in May 2020 at 1,319,309. There are now 668,180 fewer people unemployed in the state. From a recent trough of 644,139 in October 2020, the number of unemployed has now grown by 6,990. Florida job growth data is also available.
Unemployed Persons | November 2020 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
---|---|---|---|
Florida | 651,129 | +6,990 | +354,406 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
Florida Unemployment History
Date | National Unemployment Rate |
Florida Unemployment Rate |
Florida Unemployed |
---|---|---|---|
December 2020 | 6.7% | — | — |
November 2020 | 6.7% | 6.4% | 651,129 |
October 2020 | 6.9% | 6.4% | 644,139 |
September 2020 | 7.8% | 7.2% | 731,394 |
August 2020 | 8.4% | 7.3% | 742,688 |
July 2020 | 10.2% | 11.4% | 1,136,870 |
June 2020 | 11.1% | 10.3% | 1,003,323 |
May 2020 | 13.3% | 13.7% | 1,319,309 |
April 2020 | 14.8% | 13.8% | 1,305,832 |
March 2020 | 4.4% | 4.4% | 457,308 |
February 2020 | 3.5% | 2.8% | 290,724 |
January 2020 | 3.5% | 2.8% | 291,383 |