Ohio Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Ohio rose 0.2 percentage points in October 2023 to 3.6%. The state unemployment rate was 0.3 percentage points lower than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in Ohio peaked in April 2020 at 16.4% and is now 12.8 percentage points lower. From a post peak low of 3.3% in July 2023, the unemployment rate has now grown by 0.3 percentage points. You can also see Ohio unemployment compared to other states.
| Unemployment Rate | October 2023 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| National | 3.9% | +0.1 | +0.2 |
| Ohio | 3.6% | +0.2 | -0.6 |
Unemployment Rate: Ohio, National
Note: Recessions shown in gray
Ohio Unemployed
The number of people unemployed in Ohio peaked in April 2020 at 910,805. There are now 703,955 fewer people unemployed in the state. From a recent trough of 193,792 in July 2023, the number of unemployed has now grown by 13,058. Ohio job growth data is also available.
| Unemployed Persons | October 2023 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 206,850 | +7,606 | -30,650 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
Ohio Unemployment History
| Date | National Unemployment Rate |
Ohio Unemployment Rate |
Ohio Unemployed |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2023 | 3.9% | 3.6% | 206,850 |
| September 2023 | 3.8% | 3.4% | 199,244 |
| August 2023 | 3.8% | 3.4% | 195,642 |
| July 2023 | 3.5% | 3.3% | 193,792 |
| June 2023 | 3.6% | 3.4% | 200,249 |
| May 2023 | 3.7% | 3.6% | 206,640 |
| April 2023 | 3.4% | 3.7% | 211,210 |
| March 2023 | 3.5% | 3.8% | 218,347 |
| February 2023 | 3.6% | 3.9% | 223,524 |
| January 2023 | 3.4% | 4.0% | 228,884 |
| December 2022 | 3.5% | 4.1% | 235,746 |
| November 2022 | 3.6% | 4.1% | 236,783 |
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