Ohio Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Ohio fell 0.1 percentage points in March 2023 to 3.8%. The state unemployment rate was 0.3 percentage points higher than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in Ohio peaked in April 2020 at 16.4% and is now 12.6 percentage points lower. You can also see Ohio unemployment compared to other states.
| Unemployment Rate | March 2023 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| National | 3.5% | -0.1 | -0.1 |
| Ohio | 3.8% | -0.1 | -0.1 |
Note: All comparisons are made with March data as April state level unemployment data has not yet been released.
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 692,423 fewer people unemployed in the state. Ohio job growth data is also available.
| Unemployed Persons | March 2023 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 218,382 | -5,142 | -7,662 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
Ohio Unemployment History
| Date | National Unemployment Rate |
Ohio Unemployment Rate |
Ohio Unemployed |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2023 | 3.4% | — | — |
| March 2023 | 3.5% | 3.8% | 218,382 |
| 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 |
| October 2022 | 3.7% | 4.2% | 237,500 |
| September 2022 | 3.5% | 4.1% | 236,035 |
| August 2022 | 3.7% | 4.1% | 232,505 |
| July 2022 | 3.5% | 4.0% | 227,831 |
| June 2022 | 3.6% | 3.9% | 224,221 |
| May 2022 | 3.6% | 3.9% | 222,664 |
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