Florida Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Florida fell 0.0 percentage points in October 2023 to 2.8%. The state unemployment rate was 1.1 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 11.3 percentage points lower. From a post peak low of 2.6% in January 2023, the unemployment rate has now grown by 0.2 percentage points. You can also see Florida unemployment compared to other states.
Unemployment Rate | October 2023 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
---|---|---|---|
National | 3.9% | +0.1 | +0.2 |
Florida | 2.8% | 0.0 | +0.1 |
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 1,116,345 fewer people unemployed in the state. From a recent trough of 280,772 in April 2023, the number of unemployed has now grown by 37,255. Florida job growth data is also available.
Unemployed Persons | October 2023 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
---|---|---|---|
Florida | 318,027 | +8,648 | +20,712 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
Florida Unemployment History
Date | National Unemployment Rate |
Florida Unemployment Rate |
Florida Unemployed |
---|---|---|---|
October 2023 | 3.9% | 2.8% | 318,027 |
September 2023 | 3.8% | 2.8% | 309,379 |
August 2023 | 3.8% | 2.7% | 302,949 |
July 2023 | 3.5% | 2.7% | 295,282 |
June 2023 | 3.6% | 2.6% | 290,022 |
May 2023 | 3.7% | 2.6% | 286,969 |
April 2023 | 3.4% | 2.6% | 280,772 |
March 2023 | 3.5% | 2.6% | 283,229 |
February 2023 | 3.6% | 2.6% | 284,361 |
January 2023 | 3.4% | 2.6% | 285,839 |
December 2022 | 3.5% | 2.7% | 290,801 |
November 2022 | 3.6% | 2.7% | 294,058 |