Mississippi Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Mississippi rose 0.1 percentage points in November 2022 to 3.9%. The state unemployment rate was 0.3 percentage points higher than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in Mississippi peaked in April 2020 at 15.4% and is now 11.5 percentage points lower. From a post peak low of 3.6% in July 2022, the unemployment rate has now grown by 0.3 percentage points. You can also see Mississippi unemployment compared to other states.
Unemployment Rate | November 2022 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
---|---|---|---|
National | 3.6% | -0.1 | -0.6 |
Mississippi | 3.9% | +0.1 | -0.8 |
Note: All comparisons are made with November data as December 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 185,661. There are now 136,515 fewer people unemployed in the state. From a recent trough of 45,237 in August 2022, the number of unemployed has now grown by 3,909. Mississippi job growth data is also available.
Unemployed Persons | November 2022 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
---|---|---|---|
Mississippi | 49,146 | +1,890 | -9,266 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
Mississippi Unemployment History
Date | National Unemployment Rate |
Mississippi Unemployment Rate |
Mississippi Unemployed |
---|---|---|---|
December 2022 | 3.5% | — | — |
November 2022 | 3.6% | 3.9% | 49,146 |
October 2022 | 3.7% | 3.8% | 47,256 |
September 2022 | 3.5% | 3.6% | 45,922 |
August 2022 | 3.7% | 3.6% | 45,237 |
July 2022 | 3.5% | 3.6% | 46,108 |
June 2022 | 3.6% | 3.8% | 47,823 |
May 2022 | 3.6% | 3.9% | 50,067 |
April 2022 | 3.6% | 4.1% | 51,649 |
March 2022 | 3.6% | 4.2% | 52,855 |
February 2022 | 3.8% | 4.5% | 56,474 |
January 2022 | 4.0% | 4.6% | 57,444 |