Kansas Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Kansas rose 0.1 percentage points in October 2023 to 2.9%. The state unemployment rate was 1.0 percentage points lower than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in Kansas peaked in April 2020 at 12.4% and is now 9.5 percentage points lower. From a post peak low of 2.4% in February 2022, the unemployment rate has now grown by 0.5 percentage points. You can also see Kansas unemployment compared to other states.
| Unemployment Rate | October 2023 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| National | 3.9% | +0.1 | +0.2 |
| Kansas | 2.9% | +0.1 | -0.1 |
Unemployment Rate: Kansas, National
Note: Recessions shown in gray
Kansas Unemployed
The number of people unemployed in Kansas peaked in April 2020 at 185,693. There are now 141,603 fewer people unemployed in the state. From a recent trough of 35,704 in March 2022, the number of unemployed has now grown by 8,386. Kansas job growth data is also available.
| Unemployed Persons | October 2023 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 44,090 | +1,820 | -322 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
Kansas Unemployment History
| Date | National Unemployment Rate |
Kansas Unemployment Rate |
Kansas Unemployed |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2023 | 3.9% | 2.9% | 44,090 |
| September 2023 | 3.8% | 2.8% | 42,270 |
| August 2023 | 3.8% | 2.7% | 41,743 |
| July 2023 | 3.5% | 2.7% | 41,729 |
| June 2023 | 3.6% | 2.8% | 43,267 |
| May 2023 | 3.7% | 2.9% | 43,760 |
| April 2023 | 3.4% | 2.9% | 44,374 |
| March 2023 | 3.5% | 2.9% | 43,857 |
| February 2023 | 3.6% | 2.9% | 44,088 |
| January 2023 | 3.4% | 2.9% | 43,678 |
| December 2022 | 3.5% | 2.9% | 43,868 |
| November 2022 | 3.6% | 2.9% | 44,187 |
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