Department of Numbers

Idaho Unemployment

According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Idaho rose 0.1 percentage points in October 2023 to 3.2%. The state unemployment rate was 0.7 percentage points lower than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in Idaho peaked in April 2020 at 11.7% and is now 8.5 percentage points lower. From a post peak low of 2.5% in March 2022, the unemployment rate has now grown by 0.7 percentage points. You can also see Idaho unemployment compared to other states.

Unemployment Rate October 2023 Month/Month Year/Year
National 3.9% +0.1 +0.2
Idaho 3.2% +0.1 +0.4

Note: All comparisons are made with October data as November state level unemployment data has not yet been released.

Unemployment Rate: Idaho, National

Idaho monthly unemployment rate chart from 1990 to October 2023

Note: Recessions shown in gray

Idaho Unemployed

The number of people unemployed in Idaho peaked in April 2020 at 103,794. There are now 72,329 fewer people unemployed in the state. From a recent trough of 23,698 in April 2022, the number of unemployed has now grown by 7,767. Idaho job growth data is also available.

Unemployed Persons October 2023 Month/Month Year/Year
Idaho 31,465 +1,207 +4,685

Number of Unemployed Persons

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

Idaho Unemployment History

Date National
Unemployment Rate
Idaho
Unemployment Rate
Idaho
Unemployed
November 2023 3.7%
October 2023 3.9% 3.2% 31,465
September 2023 3.8% 3.1% 30,258
August 2023 3.8% 3.0% 28,947
July 2023 3.5% 2.8% 27,202
June 2023 3.6% 2.7% 25,706
May 2023 3.7% 2.6% 24,997
April 2023 3.4% 2.6% 24,500
March 2023 3.5% 2.6% 24,678
February 2023 3.6% 2.6% 25,141
January 2023 3.4% 2.7% 25,701
December 2022 3.5% 2.8% 26,377