Idaho Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Idaho fell 0.1 percentage points in January 2023 to 2.7%. 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 9.0 percentage points lower. From a post peak low of 2.5% in March 2022, the unemployment rate has now grown by 0.2 percentage points. You can also see Idaho unemployment compared to other states.
Unemployment Rate | January 2023 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
---|---|---|---|
National | 3.4% | -0.1 | -0.6 |
Idaho | 2.7% | -0.1 | 0.0 |
Note: All comparisons are made with January data as February state level unemployment data has not yet been released.
Unemployment Rate: Idaho, National
Note: Recessions shown in gray
Idaho Unemployed
The number of people unemployed in Idaho peaked in April 2020 at 103,794. There are now 78,088 fewer people unemployed in the state. From a recent trough of 23,698 in April 2022, the number of unemployed has now grown by 2,008. Idaho job growth data is also available.
Unemployed Persons | January 2023 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
---|---|---|---|
Idaho | 25,706 | -671 | +579 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
Idaho Unemployment History
Date | National Unemployment Rate |
Idaho Unemployment Rate |
Idaho Unemployed |
---|---|---|---|
February 2023 | 3.6% | — | — |
January 2023 | 3.4% | 2.7% | 25,706 |
December 2022 | 3.5% | 2.8% | 26,377 |
November 2022 | 3.6% | 2.8% | 26,539 |
October 2022 | 3.7% | 2.8% | 26,780 |
September 2022 | 3.5% | 2.8% | 26,791 |
August 2022 | 3.7% | 2.8% | 26,463 |
July 2022 | 3.5% | 2.7% | 25,744 |
June 2022 | 3.6% | 2.6% | 24,869 |
May 2022 | 3.6% | 2.5% | 24,115 |
April 2022 | 3.6% | 2.5% | 23,698 |
March 2022 | 3.6% | 2.5% | 23,732 |