Kentucky Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Kentucky fell 0.2 percentage points in March 2022 to 4.0%. The state unemployment rate was 0.4 percentage points higher than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in Kentucky peaked in April 2020 at 16.5% and is now 12.5 percentage points lower. You can also see Kentucky unemployment compared to other states.
| Unemployment Rate | March 2022 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| National | 3.6% | -0.2 | -2.4 |
| Kentucky | 4.0% | -0.2 | -0.7 |
Note: All comparisons are made with March data as April state level unemployment data has not yet been released.
Unemployment Rate: Kentucky, National
Note: Recessions shown in gray
Kentucky Unemployed
The number of people unemployed in Kentucky peaked in April 2020 at 338,249. There are now 256,120 fewer people unemployed in the state. Kentucky job growth data is also available.
| Unemployed Persons | March 2022 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 82,129 | -4,371 | -12,262 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
Kentucky Unemployment History
| Date | National Unemployment Rate |
Kentucky Unemployment Rate |
Kentucky Unemployed |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2022 | 3.6% | — | — |
| March 2022 | 3.6% | 4.0% | 82,129 |
| February 2022 | 3.8% | 4.2% | 86,500 |
| January 2022 | 4.0% | 4.4% | 90,745 |
| December 2021 | 3.9% | 4.6% | 93,721 |
| November 2021 | 4.2% | 4.6% | 94,101 |
| October 2021 | 4.6% | 4.6% | 95,235 |
| September 2021 | 4.7% | 4.7% | 96,829 |
| August 2021 | 5.2% | 4.8% | 98,155 |
| July 2021 | 5.4% | 4.8% | 98,264 |
| June 2021 | 5.9% | 4.8% | 97,234 |
| May 2021 | 5.8% | 4.7% | 95,512 |
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