Department of Numbers

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

Kansas monthly unemployment rate chart from 1990 to October 2023

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

Monthly chart of total unemployed in Kansas from 1990 to October 2023

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