New Hampshire Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for New Hampshire rose 0.1 percentage points in October 2023 to 2.1%. The state unemployment rate was 1.8 percentage points lower than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in New Hampshire peaked in April 2020 at 16.0% and is now 13.9 percentage points lower. From a post peak low of 1.7% in July 2023, the unemployment rate has now grown by 0.4 percentage points. You can also see New Hampshire unemployment compared to other states.
| Unemployment Rate | October 2023 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| National | 3.9% | +0.1 | +0.2 |
| New Hampshire | 2.1% | +0.1 | -0.8 |
Unemployment Rate: New Hampshire, National
Note: Recessions shown in gray
New Hampshire Unemployed
The number of people unemployed in New Hampshire peaked in April 2020 at 119,817. There are now 103,518 fewer people unemployed in the state. From a recent trough of 13,091 in July 2023, the number of unemployed has now grown by 3,208. New Hampshire job growth data is also available.
| Unemployed Persons | October 2023 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 16,299 | +1,181 | -6,052 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
New Hampshire Unemployment History
| Date | National Unemployment Rate |
New Hampshire Unemployment Rate |
New Hampshire Unemployed |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2023 | 3.9% | 2.1% | 16,299 |
| September 2023 | 3.8% | 2.0% | 15,118 |
| August 2023 | 3.8% | 1.8% | 13,782 |
| July 2023 | 3.5% | 1.7% | 13,091 |
| June 2023 | 3.6% | 1.8% | 13,456 |
| May 2023 | 3.7% | 1.9% | 14,585 |
| April 2023 | 3.4% | 2.1% | 16,277 |
| March 2023 | 3.5% | 2.4% | 18,784 |
| February 2023 | 3.6% | 2.7% | 20,623 |
| January 2023 | 3.4% | 2.8% | 21,850 |
| December 2022 | 3.5% | 2.9% | 22,036 |
| November 2022 | 3.6% | 2.9% | 22,244 |
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