New Hampshire Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for New Hampshire fell 0.1 percentage points in April 2022 to 2.3%. The state unemployment rate was 1.3 percentage points lower than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in New Hampshire peaked in April 2020 at 16.2% and is now 13.9 percentage points lower. You can also see New Hampshire unemployment compared to other states.
| Unemployment Rate | April 2022 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| National | 3.6% | 0.0 | -2.4 |
| New Hampshire | 2.3% | -0.1 | -1.5 |
Note: All comparisons are made with April data as May state level unemployment data has not yet been released.
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 120,516. There are now 103,014 fewer people unemployed in the state. New Hampshire job growth data is also available.
| Unemployed Persons | April 2022 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 17,502 | -1,084 | -11,164 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
New Hampshire Unemployment History
| Date | National Unemployment Rate |
New Hampshire Unemployment Rate |
New Hampshire Unemployed |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2022 | 3.6% | — | — |
| April 2022 | 3.6% | 2.3% | 17,502 |
| March 2022 | 3.6% | 2.4% | 18,586 |
| February 2022 | 3.8% | 2.7% | 20,472 |
| January 2022 | 4.0% | 2.9% | 22,154 |
| December 2021 | 3.9% | 3.0% | 22,518 |
| November 2021 | 4.2% | 3.0% | 22,776 |
| October 2021 | 4.6% | 3.1% | 23,325 |
| September 2021 | 4.7% | 3.2% | 24,254 |
| August 2021 | 5.2% | 3.4% | 25,384 |
| July 2021 | 5.4% | 3.5% | 26,363 |
| June 2021 | 5.9% | 3.6% | 27,303 |
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