Department of Numbers

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

Ohio monthly unemployment rate chart from 1990 to October 2023

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

Monthly chart of total unemployed in Ohio from 1990 to October 2023

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