Mississippi Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Mississippi fell 0.2 percentage points in May 2023 to 3.2%. The state unemployment rate was 0.5 percentage points lower than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in Mississippi peaked in April 2020 at 15.6% and is now 12.4 percentage points lower. You can also see Mississippi unemployment compared to other states.
| Unemployment Rate | May 2023 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| National | 3.7% | +0.3 | +0.1 |
| Mississippi | 3.2% | -0.2 | -0.5 |
Note: All comparisons are made with May data as June state level unemployment data has not yet been released.
Unemployment Rate: Mississippi, National
Note: Recessions shown in gray
Mississippi Unemployed
The number of people unemployed in Mississippi peaked in April 2020 at 188,083. There are now 148,167 fewer people unemployed in the state. Mississippi job growth data is also available.
| Unemployed Persons | May 2023 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 39,916 | -2,007 | -6,222 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
Mississippi Unemployment History
| Date | National Unemployment Rate |
Mississippi Unemployment Rate |
Mississippi Unemployed |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2023 | 3.6% | — | — |
| May 2023 | 3.7% | 3.2% | 39,916 |
| April 2023 | 3.4% | 3.4% | 41,923 |
| March 2023 | 3.5% | 3.5% | 44,011 |
| February 2023 | 3.6% | 3.7% | 46,510 |
| January 2023 | 3.4% | 3.9% | 48,658 |
| December 2022 | 3.5% | 4.0% | 50,106 |
| November 2022 | 3.6% | 4.1% | 50,302 |
| October 2022 | 3.7% | 4.1% | 50,337 |
| September 2022 | 3.5% | 4.0% | 49,799 |
| August 2022 | 3.7% | 3.9% | 48,793 |
| July 2022 | 3.5% | 3.8% | 47,406 |
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