North Carolina Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for North Carolina fell 0.1 percentage points in April 2022 to 3.4%. The state unemployment rate was 0.2 percentage points lower than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in North Carolina peaked in April 2020 at 14.2% and is now 10.8 percentage points lower. You can also see North Carolina unemployment compared to other states.
| Unemployment Rate | April 2022 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| National | 3.6% | 0.0 | -2.4 |
| North Carolina | 3.4% | -0.1 | -1.7 |
Note: All comparisons are made with April data as May state level unemployment data has not yet been released.
Unemployment Rate: North Carolina, National
Note: Recessions shown in gray
North Carolina Unemployed
The number of people unemployed in North Carolina peaked in April 2020 at 658,694. There are now 485,346 fewer people unemployed in the state. North Carolina job growth data is also available.
| Unemployed Persons | April 2022 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 173,348 | -3,917 | -79,156 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
North Carolina Unemployment History
| Date | National Unemployment Rate |
North Carolina Unemployment Rate |
North Carolina Unemployed |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2022 | 3.6% | — | — |
| April 2022 | 3.6% | 3.4% | 173,348 |
| March 2022 | 3.6% | 3.5% | 177,265 |
| February 2022 | 3.8% | 3.7% | 187,183 |
| January 2022 | 4.0% | 3.9% | 197,415 |
| December 2021 | 3.9% | 4.1% | 207,063 |
| November 2021 | 4.2% | 4.2% | 210,638 |
| October 2021 | 4.6% | 4.4% | 217,971 |
| September 2021 | 4.7% | 4.5% | 226,733 |
| August 2021 | 5.2% | 4.8% | 237,108 |
| July 2021 | 5.4% | 4.9% | 242,421 |
| June 2021 | 5.9% | 5.0% | 247,223 |
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