Florida Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Florida rose 0.1 percentage points in May 2021 to 4.9%. The state unemployment rate was 0.9 percentage points lower than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in Florida peaked in May 2020 at 14.2% and is now 9.3 percentage points lower. From a post peak low of 4.7% in February 2021, the unemployment rate has now grown by 0.2 percentage points. You can also see Florida unemployment compared to other states.
| Unemployment Rate | May 2021 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| National | 5.8% | -0.3 | -7.5 |
| Florida | 4.9% | +0.1 | -9.3 |
Note: All comparisons are made with May data as June 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 1,416,421. There are now 913,737 fewer people unemployed in the state. From a recent trough of 474,337 in February 2021, the number of unemployed has now grown by 28,347. Florida job growth data is also available.
| Unemployed Persons | May 2021 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 502,684 | +14,932 | -913,737 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
Florida Unemployment History
| Date | National Unemployment Rate |
Florida Unemployment Rate |
Florida Unemployed |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2021 | 5.9% | — | — |
| May 2021 | 5.8% | 4.9% | 502,684 |
| April 2021 | 6.1% | 4.8% | 487,752 |
| March 2021 | 6.0% | 4.7% | 474,423 |
| February 2021 | 6.2% | 4.7% | 474,337 |
| January 2021 | 6.3% | 4.8% | 481,626 |
| December 2020 | 6.7% | 5.1% | 515,114 |
| November 2020 | 6.7% | 5.4% | 539,748 |
| October 2020 | 6.9% | 5.8% | 583,412 |
| September 2020 | 7.8% | 7.2% | 719,205 |
| August 2020 | 8.4% | 7.9% | 784,438 |
| July 2020 | 10.2% | 11.5% | 1,167,208 |
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