Rhode Island Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Rhode Island fell 0.1 percentage points in January 2023 to 3.1%. The state unemployment rate was 0.3 percentage points lower than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in Rhode Island peaked in April 2020 at 18.0% and is now 14.9 percentage points lower. From a post peak low of 2.9% in April 2022, the unemployment rate has now grown by 0.2 percentage points. You can also see Rhode Island unemployment compared to other states.
Unemployment Rate | January 2023 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
---|---|---|---|
National | 3.4% | -0.1 | -0.6 |
Rhode Island | 3.1% | -0.1 | -0.4 |
Note: All comparisons are made with January data as February state level unemployment data has not yet been released.
Unemployment Rate: Rhode Island, National
Note: Recessions shown in gray
Rhode Island Unemployed
The number of people unemployed in Rhode Island peaked in April 2020 at 98,554. There are now 81,032 fewer people unemployed in the state. From a recent trough of 16,828 in April 2022, the number of unemployed has now grown by 694. Rhode Island job growth data is also available.
Unemployed Persons | January 2023 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
---|---|---|---|
Rhode Island | 17,522 | -635 | -2,558 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
Rhode Island Unemployment History
Date | National Unemployment Rate |
Rhode Island Unemployment Rate |
Rhode Island Unemployed |
---|---|---|---|
February 2023 | 3.6% | — | — |
January 2023 | 3.4% | 3.1% | 17,522 |
December 2022 | 3.5% | 3.2% | 18,157 |
November 2022 | 3.6% | 3.3% | 18,629 |
October 2022 | 3.7% | 3.4% | 19,177 |
September 2022 | 3.5% | 3.4% | 19,263 |
August 2022 | 3.7% | 3.4% | 19,147 |
July 2022 | 3.5% | 3.2% | 18,279 |
June 2022 | 3.6% | 3.1% | 17,545 |
May 2022 | 3.6% | 3.0% | 16,975 |
April 2022 | 3.6% | 2.9% | 16,828 |
March 2022 | 3.6% | 3.0% | 17,190 |