Hawaii Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Hawaii fell 4.1 percentage points in November 2020 to 10.1%. The state unemployment rate was 3.4 percentage points higher than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in Hawaii peaked in April 2020 at 23.8% and is now 13.7 percentage points lower. You can also see Hawaii unemployment compared to other states.
| Unemployment Rate | November 2020 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| National | 6.7% | -0.2 | +3.1 |
| Hawaii | 10.1% | -4.1 | +7.5 |
Note: All comparisons are made with November data as December state level unemployment data has not yet been released.
Unemployment Rate: Hawaii, National
Note: Recessions shown in gray
Hawaii Unemployed
The number of people unemployed in Hawaii peaked in April 2020 at 150,910. There are now 84,484 fewer people unemployed in the state. Hawaii job growth data is also available.
| Unemployed Persons | November 2020 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | 66,426 | -24,812 | +48,760 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
Hawaii Unemployment History
| Date | National Unemployment Rate |
Hawaii Unemployment Rate |
Hawaii Unemployed |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 2020 | 6.7% | — | — |
| November 2020 | 6.7% | 10.1% | 66,426 |
| October 2020 | 6.9% | 14.2% | 91,238 |
| September 2020 | 7.8% | 15.0% | 92,039 |
| August 2020 | 8.4% | 13.0% | 82,822 |
| July 2020 | 10.2% | 13.5% | 86,079 |
| June 2020 | 11.1% | 13.4% | 84,481 |
| May 2020 | 13.3% | 23.5% | 147,365 |
| April 2020 | 14.8% | 23.8% | 150,910 |
| March 2020 | 4.4% | 2.4% | 15,957 |
| February 2020 | 3.5% | 2.7% | 17,857 |
| January 2020 | 3.5% | 2.7% | 17,792 |
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