Department of Numbers

Louisiana Unemployment

According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Louisiana fell 0.0 percentage points in October 2023 to 3.3%. The state unemployment rate was 0.6 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 August 2023, the unemployment rate has now grown by 0.0 percentage points. You can also see Louisiana unemployment compared to other states.

Unemployment Rate October 2023 Month/Month Year/Year
National 3.9% +0.1 +0.2
Louisiana 3.3% 0.0 -0.3

Note: All comparisons are made with October data as November state level unemployment data has not yet been released.

Unemployment Rate: Louisiana, National

Louisiana monthly unemployment rate chart from 1990 to October 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 199,136 fewer people unemployed in the state. From a recent trough of 67,923 in September 2023, the number of unemployed has now grown by 1,935. Louisiana job growth data is also available.

Unemployed Persons October 2023 Month/Month Year/Year
Louisiana 69,858 +1,935 -5,010

Number of Unemployed Persons

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

Louisiana Unemployment History

Date National
Unemployment Rate
Louisiana
Unemployment Rate
Louisiana
Unemployed
November 2023 3.7%
October 2023 3.9% 3.3% 69,858
September 2023 3.8% 3.3% 67,923
August 2023 3.8% 3.3% 68,804
July 2023 3.5% 3.4% 70,828
June 2023 3.6% 3.6% 75,389
May 2023 3.7% 3.6% 76,657
April 2023 3.4% 3.6% 75,800
March 2023 3.5% 3.6% 75,964
February 2023 3.6% 3.6% 75,871
January 2023 3.4% 3.5% 73,987
December 2022 3.5% 3.5% 73,536