Louisiana Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Louisiana fell 1.1 percentage points in November 2020 to 8.3%. The state unemployment rate was 1.6 percentage points higher than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in Louisiana peaked in April 2020 at 15.1% and is now 6.8 percentage points lower. From a post peak low of 7.7% in August 2020, the unemployment rate has now grown by 0.6 percentage points. You can also see Louisiana unemployment compared to other states.
| Unemployment Rate | November 2020 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| National | 6.7% | -0.2 | +3.1 |
| Louisiana | 8.3% | -1.1 | +3.1 |
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 291,286. There are now 117,316 fewer people unemployed in the state. From a recent trough of 161,816 in August 2020, the number of unemployed has now grown by 12,154. Louisiana job growth data is also available.
| Unemployed Persons | November 2020 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 173,970 | -23,610 | +64,639 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
Louisiana Unemployment History
| Date | National Unemployment Rate |
Louisiana Unemployment Rate |
Louisiana Unemployed |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 2020 | 6.7% | — | — |
| November 2020 | 6.7% | 8.3% | 173,970 |
| October 2020 | 6.9% | 9.4% | 197,580 |
| September 2020 | 7.8% | 8.0% | 167,815 |
| August 2020 | 8.4% | 7.7% | 161,816 |
| July 2020 | 10.2% | 9.4% | 188,490 |
| June 2020 | 11.1% | 9.5% | 190,530 |
| May 2020 | 13.3% | 14.2% | 289,495 |
| April 2020 | 14.8% | 15.1% | 291,286 |
| March 2020 | 4.4% | 6.7% | 141,641 |
| February 2020 | 3.5% | 5.2% | 109,854 |
| January 2020 | 3.5% | 5.3% | 111,315 |
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