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
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
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 |
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