Georgia Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Georgia fell 0.0 percentage points in October 2023 to 3.4%. The state unemployment rate was 0.5 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 9.0 percentage points lower. From a post peak low of 2.9% in April 2022, the unemployment rate has now grown by 0.5 percentage points. You can also see Georgia unemployment compared to other states.
| Unemployment Rate | October 2023 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| National | 3.9% | +0.1 | +0.2 |
| Georgia | 3.4% | 0.0 | +0.3 |
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 431,152 fewer people unemployed in the state. From a recent trough of 154,171 in May 2022, the number of unemployed has now grown by 28,788. Georgia job growth data is also available.
| Unemployed Persons | October 2023 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 182,959 | +3,972 | +20,110 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
Georgia Unemployment History
| Date | National Unemployment Rate |
Georgia Unemployment Rate |
Georgia Unemployed |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2023 | 3.9% | 3.4% | 182,959 |
| September 2023 | 3.8% | 3.4% | 178,987 |
| August 2023 | 3.8% | 3.3% | 174,106 |
| July 2023 | 3.5% | 3.2% | 169,807 |
| June 2023 | 3.6% | 3.2% | 170,124 |
| May 2023 | 3.7% | 3.2% | 169,828 |
| April 2023 | 3.4% | 3.1% | 165,419 |
| March 2023 | 3.5% | 3.1% | 164,956 |
| February 2023 | 3.6% | 3.1% | 162,897 |
| January 2023 | 3.4% | 3.1% | 161,710 |
| December 2022 | 3.5% | 3.1% | 161,461 |
| November 2022 | 3.6% | 3.1% | 162,060 |
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