Georgia Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Georgia fell 0.0 percentage points in January 2023 to 3.1%. The state unemployment rate was 0.3 percentage points lower than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in Georgia peaked in April 2020 at 12.4% and is now 9.3 percentage points lower. From a post peak low of 2.9% in April 2022, the unemployment rate has now grown by 0.2 percentage points. You can also see Georgia unemployment compared to other states.
Unemployment Rate | January 2023 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
---|---|---|---|
National | 3.4% | -0.1 | -0.6 |
Georgia | 3.1% | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Note: All comparisons are made with January data as February state level unemployment data has not yet been released.
Unemployment Rate: Georgia, National
Note: Recessions shown in gray
Georgia Unemployed
The number of people unemployed in Georgia peaked in April 2020 at 614,111. There are now 452,361 fewer people unemployed in the state. From a recent trough of 154,171 in May 2022, the number of unemployed has now grown by 7,579. Georgia job growth data is also available.
Unemployed Persons | January 2023 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
---|---|---|---|
Georgia | 161,750 | +289 | +195 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
Georgia Unemployment History
Date | National Unemployment Rate |
Georgia Unemployment Rate |
Georgia Unemployed |
---|---|---|---|
February 2023 | 3.6% | — | — |
January 2023 | 3.4% | 3.1% | 161,750 |
December 2022 | 3.5% | 3.1% | 161,461 |
November 2022 | 3.6% | 3.1% | 162,060 |
October 2022 | 3.7% | 3.1% | 162,849 |
September 2022 | 3.5% | 3.1% | 162,522 |
August 2022 | 3.7% | 3.1% | 160,947 |
July 2022 | 3.5% | 3.0% | 158,112 |
June 2022 | 3.6% | 3.0% | 155,575 |
May 2022 | 3.6% | 2.9% | 154,171 |
April 2022 | 3.6% | 2.9% | 154,183 |
March 2022 | 3.6% | 3.0% | 155,574 |