Illinois Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Illinois rose 0.1 percentage points in November 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. From a post peak low of 4.4% in July 2022, the unemployment rate has now grown by 0.3 percentage points. You can also see Illinois unemployment compared to other states.
Unemployment Rate | November 2022 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
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National | 3.6% | -0.1 | -0.6 |
Illinois | 4.7% | +0.1 | -0.4 |
Note: All comparisons are made with November data as December 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 804,902 fewer people unemployed in the state. From a recent trough of 287,094 in July 2022, the number of unemployed has now grown by 16,215. Illinois job growth data is also available.
Unemployed Persons | November 2022 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
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Illinois | 303,309 | +5,207 | -21,918 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
Illinois Unemployment History
Date | National Unemployment Rate |
Illinois Unemployment Rate |
Illinois Unemployed |
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December 2022 | 3.5% | — | — |
November 2022 | 3.6% | 4.7% | 303,309 |
October 2022 | 3.7% | 4.6% | 298,102 |
September 2022 | 3.5% | 4.5% | 290,538 |
August 2022 | 3.7% | 4.5% | 290,027 |
July 2022 | 3.5% | 4.4% | 287,094 |
June 2022 | 3.6% | 4.5% | 290,477 |
May 2022 | 3.6% | 4.6% | 297,609 |
April 2022 | 3.6% | 4.6% | 296,272 |
March 2022 | 3.6% | 4.7% | 299,073 |
February 2022 | 3.8% | 4.8% | 308,455 |
January 2022 | 4.0% | 5.0% | 317,538 |