Florida Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Florida fell 0.1 percentage points in November 2021 to 4.5%. The state unemployment rate was 0.3 percentage points higher than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in Florida peaked in May 2020 at 14.2% and is now 9.7 percentage points lower. You can also see Florida unemployment compared to other states.
| Unemployment Rate | November 2021 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| National | 4.2% | -0.4 | -2.5 |
| Florida | 4.5% | -0.1 | -0.9 |
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 1,416,421. There are now 933,870 fewer people unemployed in the state. From a recent trough of 474,337 in February 2021, the number of unemployed has now grown by 8,214. Florida job growth data is also available.
| Unemployed Persons | November 2021 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 482,551 | -7,946 | -57,197 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
Florida Unemployment History
| Date | National Unemployment Rate |
Florida Unemployment Rate |
Florida Unemployed |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 2021 | 3.9% | — | — |
| November 2021 | 4.2% | 4.5% | 482,551 |
| October 2021 | 4.6% | 4.6% | 490,497 |
| September 2021 | 4.7% | 4.8% | 505,810 |
| August 2021 | 5.2% | 5.0% | 529,573 |
| July 2021 | 5.4% | 5.1% | 529,945 |
| June 2021 | 5.9% | 5.0% | 523,518 |
| May 2021 | 5.8% | 4.9% | 503,388 |
| April 2021 | 6.0% | 4.8% | 487,752 |
| March 2021 | 6.0% | 4.7% | 474,423 |
| February 2021 | 6.2% | 4.7% | 474,337 |
| January 2021 | 6.4% | 4.8% | 481,626 |
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