Florida Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Florida fell 0.1 percentage points in January 2023 to 2.6%. The state unemployment rate was 0.8 percentage points lower than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in Florida peaked in May 2020 at 14.1% and is now 11.5 percentage points lower. You can also see Florida unemployment compared to other states.
| Unemployment Rate | January 2023 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| National | 3.4% | -0.1 | -0.6 |
| Florida | 2.6% | -0.1 | -0.9 |
Note: All comparisons are made with January data as February 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 1,434,372. There are now 1,148,431 fewer people unemployed in the state. Florida job growth data is also available.
| Unemployed Persons | January 2023 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 285,941 | -4,860 | -85,287 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
Florida Unemployment History
| Date | National Unemployment Rate |
Florida Unemployment Rate |
Florida Unemployed |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 2023 | 3.6% | — | — |
| January 2023 | 3.4% | 2.6% | 285,941 |
| December 2022 | 3.5% | 2.7% | 290,801 |
| November 2022 | 3.6% | 2.7% | 294,058 |
| October 2022 | 3.7% | 2.7% | 297,315 |
| September 2022 | 3.5% | 2.7% | 294,446 |
| August 2022 | 3.7% | 2.7% | 293,654 |
| July 2022 | 3.5% | 2.7% | 296,868 |
| June 2022 | 3.6% | 2.8% | 303,077 |
| May 2022 | 3.6% | 2.9% | 309,366 |
| April 2022 | 3.6% | 3.0% | 316,799 |
| March 2022 | 3.6% | 3.1% | 331,866 |
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