North Carolina Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for North Carolina fell 0.1 percentage points in April 2023 to 3.4%. The state unemployment rate was 0.0 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. From a post peak low of 3.3% in March 2022, the unemployment rate has now grown by 0.1 percentage points. You can also see North Carolina unemployment compared to other states.
Unemployment Rate | April 2023 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
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National | 3.4% | -0.1 | -0.2 |
North Carolina | 3.4% | -0.1 | +0.1 |
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 656,620. There are now 477,767 fewer people unemployed in the state. From a recent trough of 172,204 in March 2022, the number of unemployed has now grown by 6,649. North Carolina job growth data is also available.
Unemployed Persons | April 2023 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
---|---|---|---|
North Carolina | 178,853 | -4,221 | +6,517 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
North Carolina Unemployment History
Date | National Unemployment Rate |
North Carolina Unemployment Rate |
North Carolina Unemployed |
---|---|---|---|
May 2023 | 3.7% | — | — |
April 2023 | 3.4% | 3.4% | 178,853 |
March 2023 | 3.5% | 3.5% | 183,074 |
February 2023 | 3.6% | 3.6% | 188,101 |
January 2023 | 3.4% | 3.8% | 193,793 |
December 2022 | 3.5% | 3.8% | 198,043 |
November 2022 | 3.6% | 3.9% | 199,856 |
October 2022 | 3.7% | 3.9% | 202,523 |
September 2022 | 3.5% | 3.9% | 202,722 |
August 2022 | 3.7% | 3.9% | 200,354 |
July 2022 | 3.5% | 3.7% | 193,542 |
June 2022 | 3.6% | 3.6% | 185,300 |