Illinois Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Illinois rose 0.2 percentage points in October 2023 to 4.6%. The state unemployment rate was 0.7 percentage points higher than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in Illinois peaked in April 2020 at 18.0% and is now 13.4 percentage points lower. From a post peak low of 4.0% in June 2023, the unemployment rate has now grown by 0.6 percentage points. You can also see Illinois unemployment compared to other states.
Unemployment Rate | October 2023 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
---|---|---|---|
National | 3.9% | +0.1 | +0.2 |
Illinois | 4.6% | +0.2 | 0.0 |
Unemployment Rate: Illinois, National
Note: Recessions shown in gray
Illinois Unemployed
The number of people unemployed in Illinois peaked in April 2020 at 1,129,154. There are now 832,513 fewer people unemployed in the state. From a recent trough of 255,050 in July 2023, the number of unemployed has now grown by 41,591. Illinois job growth data is also available.
Unemployed Persons | October 2023 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
---|---|---|---|
Illinois | 296,641 | +14,199 | -3,399 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
Illinois Unemployment History
Date | National Unemployment Rate |
Illinois Unemployment Rate |
Illinois Unemployed |
---|---|---|---|
October 2023 | 3.9% | 4.6% | 296,641 |
September 2023 | 3.8% | 4.4% | 282,442 |
August 2023 | 3.8% | 4.1% | 266,155 |
July 2023 | 3.5% | 4.0% | 255,050 |
June 2023 | 3.6% | 4.0% | 258,049 |
May 2023 | 3.7% | 4.1% | 265,222 |
April 2023 | 3.4% | 4.2% | 275,010 |
March 2023 | 3.5% | 4.4% | 283,806 |
February 2023 | 3.6% | 4.5% | 289,854 |
January 2023 | 3.4% | 4.5% | 294,351 |
December 2022 | 3.5% | 4.6% | 297,260 |
November 2022 | 3.6% | 4.6% | 298,887 |