Department of Numbers

Oregon Unemployment

According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Oregon rose 0.1 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 Oregon peaked in April 2020 at 13.7% and is now 10.1 percentage points lower. From a post peak low of 3.4% in July 2023, the unemployment rate has now grown by 0.2 percentage points. You can also see Oregon unemployment compared to other states.

Unemployment Rate October 2023 Month/Month Year/Year
National 3.9% +0.1 +0.2
Oregon 3.6% +0.1 -1.2

Unemployment Rate: Oregon, National

Oregon monthly unemployment rate chart from 1990 to October 2023

Note: Recessions shown in gray

Oregon Unemployed

The number of people unemployed in Oregon peaked in April 2020 at 280,473. There are now 203,881 fewer people unemployed in the state. From a recent trough of 73,506 in August 2023, the number of unemployed has now grown by 3,086. Oregon job growth data is also available.

Unemployed Persons October 2023 Month/Month Year/Year
Oregon 76,592 +1,669 -28,930

Number of Unemployed Persons

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

Oregon Unemployment History

Date National
Unemployment Rate
Oregon
Unemployment Rate
Oregon
Unemployed
October 2023 3.9% 3.6% 76,592
September 2023 3.8% 3.5% 74,923
August 2023 3.8% 3.4% 73,506
July 2023 3.5% 3.4% 73,709
June 2023 3.6% 3.5% 75,562
May 2023 3.7% 3.7% 80,678
April 2023 3.4% 4.0% 86,849
March 2023 3.5% 4.4% 95,582
February 2023 3.6% 4.7% 103,216
January 2023 3.4% 4.8% 104,988
December 2022 3.5% 4.8% 104,143
November 2022 3.6% 4.8% 105,299