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
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
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 |
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