Illinois Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Illinois fell 0.1 percentage points in March 2023 to 4.4%. The state unemployment rate was 0.9 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 13.6 percentage points lower. From a post peak low of 4.4% in May 2022, the unemployment rate has now grown by 0.0 percentage points. You can also see Illinois unemployment compared to other states.
Unemployment Rate | March 2023 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
---|---|---|---|
National | 3.5% | -0.1 | -0.1 |
Illinois | 4.4% | -0.1 | -0.1 |
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 1,129,154. There are now 845,310 fewer people unemployed in the state. Illinois job growth data is also available.
Unemployed Persons | March 2023 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
---|---|---|---|
Illinois | 283,844 | -6,010 | -10,647 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
Illinois Unemployment History
Date | National Unemployment Rate |
Illinois Unemployment Rate |
Illinois Unemployed |
---|---|---|---|
April 2023 | 3.4% | — | — |
March 2023 | 3.5% | 4.4% | 283,844 |
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 |
October 2022 | 3.7% | 4.6% | 300,040 |
September 2022 | 3.5% | 4.6% | 296,389 |
August 2022 | 3.7% | 4.5% | 289,532 |
July 2022 | 3.5% | 4.4% | 286,618 |
June 2022 | 3.6% | 4.4% | 284,897 |
May 2022 | 3.6% | 4.4% | 286,408 |