Tennessee Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Tennessee fell 2.0 percentage points in November 2020 to 5.3%. The state unemployment rate was 1.4 percentage points lower than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in Tennessee peaked in April 2020 at 15.5% and is now 10.2 percentage points lower. You can also see Tennessee unemployment compared to other states.
| Unemployment Rate | November 2020 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| National | 6.7% | -0.2 | +3.1 |
| Tennessee | 5.3% | -2.0 | +2.0 |
Note: All comparisons are made with November data as December state level unemployment data has not yet been released.
Unemployment Rate: Tennessee, National
Note: Recessions shown in gray
Tennessee Unemployed
The number of people unemployed in Tennessee peaked in April 2020 at 499,621. There are now 317,281 fewer people unemployed in the state. Tennessee job growth data is also available.
| Unemployed Persons | November 2020 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 182,340 | -62,743 | +70,753 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
Tennessee Unemployment History
| Date | National Unemployment Rate |
Tennessee Unemployment Rate |
Tennessee Unemployed |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 2020 | 6.7% | — | — |
| November 2020 | 6.7% | 5.3% | 182,340 |
| October 2020 | 6.9% | 7.3% | 245,083 |
| September 2020 | 7.8% | 6.5% | 216,073 |
| August 2020 | 8.4% | 8.6% | 291,549 |
| July 2020 | 10.2% | 9.7% | 304,365 |
| June 2020 | 11.1% | 9.6% | 305,373 |
| May 2020 | 13.3% | 11.0% | 363,655 |
| April 2020 | 14.8% | 15.5% | 499,621 |
| March 2020 | 4.4% | 3.3% | 112,742 |
| February 2020 | 3.5% | 3.4% | 114,321 |
| January 2020 | 3.5% | 3.3% | 111,930 |
Department of Numbers
The Department of Numbers contextualizes public data so that individuals can form independent opinions on everyday social and economic matters.
