Kentucky Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Kentucky fell 0.1 percentage points in April 2023 to 3.7%. The state unemployment rate was 0.3 percentage points higher than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in Kentucky peaked in April 2020 at 16.7% and is now 13.0 percentage points lower. You can also see Kentucky unemployment compared to other states.
| Unemployment Rate | April 2023 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| National | 3.4% | -0.1 | -0.2 |
| Kentucky | 3.7% | -0.1 | -0.1 |
Note: All comparisons are made with April data as May 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 343,028. There are now 266,729 fewer people unemployed in the state. Kentucky job growth data is also available.
| Unemployed Persons | April 2023 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 76,299 | -809 | -2,269 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
Kentucky Unemployment History
| Date | National Unemployment Rate |
Kentucky Unemployment Rate |
Kentucky Unemployed |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2023 | 3.7% | — | — |
| April 2023 | 3.4% | 3.7% | 76,299 |
| March 2023 | 3.5% | 3.8% | 77,108 |
| February 2023 | 3.6% | 3.9% | 79,762 |
| January 2023 | 3.4% | 3.9% | 79,019 |
| December 2022 | 3.5% | 3.9% | 80,066 |
| November 2022 | 3.6% | 3.9% | 80,253 |
| October 2022 | 3.7% | 4.0% | 80,787 |
| September 2022 | 3.5% | 4.0% | 81,331 |
| August 2022 | 3.7% | 4.0% | 81,464 |
| July 2022 | 3.5% | 3.9% | 80,944 |
| June 2022 | 3.6% | 3.9% | 80,000 |
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