Department of Numbers

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

Louisiana monthly unemployment rate chart from 1990 to March 2023

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

Monthly chart of total unemployed in Louisiana from 1990 to March 2023

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