Hawaii Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Hawaii rose 0.1 percentage points in October 2023 to 2.9%. The state unemployment rate was 1.0 percentage points lower than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in Hawaii peaked in April 2020 at 22.6% and is now 19.7 percentage points lower. From a post peak low of 2.8% in July 2023, the unemployment rate has now grown by 0.1 percentage points. You can also see Hawaii unemployment compared to other states.
| Unemployment Rate | October 2023 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| National | 3.9% | +0.1 | +0.2 |
| Hawaii | 2.9% | +0.1 | -0.8 |
Unemployment Rate: Hawaii, National
Note: Recessions shown in gray
Hawaii Unemployed
The number of people unemployed in Hawaii peaked in April 2020 at 146,355. There are now 126,938 fewer people unemployed in the state. From a recent trough of 19,024 in August 2023, the number of unemployed has now grown by 393. Hawaii job growth data is also available.
| Unemployed Persons | October 2023 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | 19,417 | +229 | -5,847 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
Hawaii Unemployment History
| Date | National Unemployment Rate |
Hawaii Unemployment Rate |
Hawaii Unemployed |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2023 | 3.9% | 2.9% | 19,417 |
| September 2023 | 3.8% | 2.8% | 19,188 |
| August 2023 | 3.8% | 2.8% | 19,024 |
| July 2023 | 3.5% | 2.8% | 19,277 |
| June 2023 | 3.6% | 3.0% | 20,279 |
| May 2023 | 3.7% | 3.1% | 21,341 |
| April 2023 | 3.4% | 3.3% | 22,490 |
| March 2023 | 3.5% | 3.5% | 23,539 |
| February 2023 | 3.6% | 3.6% | 24,176 |
| January 2023 | 3.4% | 3.6% | 24,629 |
| December 2022 | 3.5% | 3.7% | 25,191 |
| November 2022 | 3.6% | 3.7% | 25,287 |
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