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
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
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 |