Department of Numbers

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

Hawaii monthly unemployment rate chart from 1990 to October 2023

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

Monthly chart of total unemployed in Hawaii from 1990 to October 2023

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