Louisiana Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Louisiana fell 0.0 percentage points in March 2023 to 3.6%. The state unemployment rate was 0.1 percentage points higher than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in Louisiana peaked in April 2020 at 13.5% and is now 9.9 percentage points lower. From a post peak low of 3.5% in May 2022, the unemployment rate has now grown by 0.1 percentage points. You can also see Louisiana unemployment compared to other states.
Unemployment Rate | March 2023 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
---|---|---|---|
National | 3.5% | -0.1 | -0.1 |
Louisiana | 3.6% | 0.0 | -0.1 |
Note: All comparisons are made with March data as April 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 268,994. There are now 193,022 fewer people unemployed in the state. From a recent trough of 72,381 in July 2022, the number of unemployed has now grown by 3,591. Louisiana job growth data is also available.
Unemployed Persons | March 2023 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
---|---|---|---|
Louisiana | 75,972 | +101 | -2,093 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
Louisiana Unemployment History
Date | National Unemployment Rate |
Louisiana Unemployment Rate |
Louisiana Unemployed |
---|---|---|---|
April 2023 | 3.4% | — | — |
March 2023 | 3.5% | 3.6% | 75,972 |
February 2023 | 3.6% | 3.6% | 75,871 |
January 2023 | 3.4% | 3.5% | 73,987 |
December 2022 | 3.5% | 3.5% | 73,536 |
November 2022 | 3.6% | 3.6% | 74,460 |
October 2022 | 3.7% | 3.6% | 74,868 |
September 2022 | 3.5% | 3.6% | 73,860 |
August 2022 | 3.7% | 3.5% | 73,467 |
July 2022 | 3.5% | 3.5% | 72,381 |
June 2022 | 3.6% | 3.5% | 72,971 |
May 2022 | 3.6% | 3.5% | 74,304 |