Rhode Island Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Rhode Island fell 0.2 percentage points in April 2022 to 3.2%. The state unemployment rate was 0.4 percentage points lower than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in Rhode Island peaked in April 2020 at 18.4% and is now 15.2 percentage points lower. You can also see Rhode Island unemployment compared to other states.
| Unemployment Rate | April 2022 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| National | 3.6% | 0.0 | -2.4 |
| Rhode Island | 3.2% | -0.2 | -2.9 |
Note: All comparisons are made with April data as May 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 100,265. There are now 82,244 fewer people unemployed in the state. Rhode Island job growth data is also available.
| Unemployed Persons | April 2022 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | 18,021 | -1,547 | -16,608 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
Rhode Island Unemployment History
| Date | National Unemployment Rate |
Rhode Island Unemployment Rate |
Rhode Island Unemployed |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2022 | 3.6% | — | — |
| April 2022 | 3.6% | 3.2% | 18,021 |
| March 2022 | 3.6% | 3.4% | 19,568 |
| February 2022 | 3.8% | 3.9% | 22,345 |
| January 2022 | 4.0% | 4.2% | 23,989 |
| December 2021 | 3.9% | 4.5% | 25,741 |
| November 2021 | 4.2% | 4.7% | 26,720 |
| October 2021 | 4.6% | 5.0% | 28,565 |
| September 2021 | 4.7% | 5.4% | 30,850 |
| August 2021 | 5.2% | 5.8% | 33,468 |
| July 2021 | 5.4% | 6.0% | 34,771 |
| June 2021 | 5.9% | 6.2% | 35,492 |
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