Louisiana Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Louisiana fell 0.0 percentage points in November 2022 to 3.3%. The state unemployment rate was 0.3 percentage points lower than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in Louisiana peaked in April 2020 at 13.5% and is now 10.2 percentage points lower. From a post peak low of 3.3% in October 2022, the unemployment rate has now grown by 0.0 percentage points. You can also see Louisiana unemployment compared to other states.
Unemployment Rate | November 2022 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
---|---|---|---|
National | 3.6% | -0.1 | -0.6 |
Louisiana | 3.3% | 0.0 | -1.2 |
Note: All comparisons are made with November data as December state level unemployment data has not yet been released.
Unemployment Rate: Louisiana, National
Note: Recessions shown in gray
Louisiana Unemployed
The number of people unemployed in Louisiana peaked in April 2020 at 269,341. There are now 200,981 fewer people unemployed in the state. From a recent trough of 68,030 in October 2022, the number of unemployed has now grown by 330. Louisiana job growth data is also available.
Unemployed Persons | November 2022 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
---|---|---|---|
Louisiana | 68,360 | +330 | -24,633 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
Louisiana Unemployment History
Date | National Unemployment Rate |
Louisiana Unemployment Rate |
Louisiana Unemployed |
---|---|---|---|
December 2022 | 3.5% | — | — |
November 2022 | 3.6% | 3.3% | 68,360 |
October 2022 | 3.7% | 3.3% | 68,030 |
September 2022 | 3.5% | 3.4% | 70,285 |
August 2022 | 3.7% | 3.5% | 73,895 |
July 2022 | 3.5% | 3.7% | 76,876 |
June 2022 | 3.6% | 3.8% | 79,778 |
May 2022 | 3.6% | 4.0% | 83,464 |
April 2022 | 3.6% | 4.1% | 86,764 |
March 2022 | 3.6% | 4.2% | 87,778 |
February 2022 | 3.8% | 4.3% | 89,275 |
January 2022 | 4.0% | 4.3% | 89,808 |