Tennessee Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Tennessee fell 0.2 percentage points in March 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 Tennessee peaked in April 2020 at 15.9% and is now 12.7 percentage points lower. You can also see Tennessee unemployment compared to other states.
| Unemployment Rate | March 2022 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| National | 3.6% | -0.2 | -2.4 |
| Tennessee | 3.2% | -0.2 | -1.7 |
Note: All comparisons are made with March data as April 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 510,481. There are now 401,394 fewer people unemployed in the state. Tennessee job growth data is also available.
| Unemployed Persons | March 2022 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 109,087 | -4,784 | -52,797 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
Tennessee Unemployment History
| Date | National Unemployment Rate |
Tennessee Unemployment Rate |
Tennessee Unemployed |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2022 | 3.6% | — | — |
| March 2022 | 3.6% | 3.2% | 109,087 |
| February 2022 | 3.8% | 3.4% | 113,871 |
| January 2022 | 4.0% | 3.5% | 116,748 |
| December 2021 | 3.9% | 3.6% | 119,824 |
| November 2021 | 4.2% | 3.6% | 120,127 |
| October 2021 | 4.6% | 3.7% | 122,075 |
| September 2021 | 4.7% | 3.8% | 126,361 |
| August 2021 | 5.2% | 4.0% | 133,052 |
| July 2021 | 5.4% | 4.2% | 140,106 |
| June 2021 | 5.9% | 4.4% | 147,224 |
| May 2021 | 5.8% | 4.6% | 152,032 |
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