Hawaii Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Hawaii fell 0.1 percentage points in March 2023 to 3.5%. The state unemployment rate was 0.0 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 19.1 percentage points lower. From a post peak low of 3.2% in December 2021, the unemployment rate has now grown by 0.3 percentage points. You can also see Hawaii unemployment compared to other states.
Unemployment Rate | March 2023 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
---|---|---|---|
National | 3.5% | -0.1 | -0.1 |
Hawaii | 3.5% | -0.1 | +0.2 |
Note: All comparisons are made with March data as April 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 146,355. There are now 122,771 fewer people unemployed in the state. From a recent trough of 21,332 in December 2021, the number of unemployed has now grown by 2,252. Hawaii job growth data is also available.
Unemployed Persons | March 2023 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
---|---|---|---|
Hawaii | 23,584 | -592 | +1,668 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
Hawaii Unemployment History
Date | National Unemployment Rate |
Hawaii Unemployment Rate |
Hawaii Unemployed |
---|---|---|---|
April 2023 | 3.4% | — | — |
March 2023 | 3.5% | 3.5% | 23,584 |
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 |
October 2022 | 3.7% | 3.7% | 25,264 |
September 2022 | 3.5% | 3.7% | 24,856 |
August 2022 | 3.7% | 3.6% | 24,318 |
July 2022 | 3.5% | 3.5% | 23,693 |
June 2022 | 3.6% | 3.4% | 23,161 |
May 2022 | 3.6% | 3.4% | 22,739 |