Michigan Unemployment

According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Michigan rose 0.2 percentage points in November 2023 to 4.3%. The state unemployment rate was 0.6 percentage points higher than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in Michigan peaked in April 2020 at 22.6% and is now 18.3 percentage points lower. From a post peak low of 3.6% in June 2023, the unemployment rate has now grown by 0.7 percentage points. You can also see Michigan unemployment compared to other states.

Unemployment Rate	November 2023	Month/Month	Year/Year
National	3.7%	-0.1	+0.1
Michigan	4.3%	+0.2	-0.1

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

Unemployment Rate: Michigan, National

Michigan monthly unemployment rate chart from 1990 to November 2023

Note: Recessions shown in gray

Michigan Unemployed

The number of people unemployed in Michigan peaked in April 2020 at 1,031,351. There are now 815,596 fewer people unemployed in the state. From a recent trough of 176,034 in June 2023, the number of unemployed has now grown by 39,721. Michigan job growth data is also available.

Unemployed Persons	November 2023	Month/Month	Year/Year
Michigan	215,755	+8,793	+5,345

Number of Unemployed Persons