Illinois Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Illinois fell 0.1 percentage points in March 2022 to 4.7%. The state unemployment rate was 1.1 percentage points higher than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in Illinois peaked in April 2020 at 17.4% and is now 12.7 percentage points lower. You can also see Illinois unemployment compared to other states.
| Unemployment Rate | March 2022 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| National | 3.6% | -0.2 | -2.4 |
| Illinois | 4.7% | -0.1 | -2.0 |
Note: All comparisons are made with March data as April state level unemployment data has not yet been released.
Unemployment Rate: Illinois, National
Note: Recessions shown in gray
Illinois Unemployed
The number of people unemployed in Illinois peaked in April 2020 at 1,108,211. There are now 808,957 fewer people unemployed in the state. Illinois job growth data is also available.
| Unemployed Persons | March 2022 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 299,254 | -9,201 | -124,467 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
Illinois Unemployment History
| Date | National Unemployment Rate |
Illinois Unemployment Rate |
Illinois Unemployed |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2022 | 3.6% | — | — |
| March 2022 | 3.6% | 4.7% | 299,254 |
| February 2022 | 3.8% | 4.8% | 308,455 |
| January 2022 | 4.0% | 5.0% | 317,538 |
| December 2021 | 3.9% | 5.1% | 324,510 |
| November 2021 | 4.2% | 5.1% | 325,227 |
| October 2021 | 4.6% | 5.3% | 334,540 |
| September 2021 | 4.7% | 5.5% | 351,182 |
| August 2021 | 5.2% | 6.0% | 376,765 |
| July 2021 | 5.4% | 6.2% | 394,075 |
| June 2021 | 5.9% | 6.5% | 408,124 |
| May 2021 | 5.8% | 6.5% | 408,522 |
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