Utah Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Utah rose 0.2 percentage points in November 2020 to 4.3%. The state unemployment rate was 2.4 percentage points lower than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in Utah peaked in April 2020 at 10.4% and is now 6.1 percentage points lower. From a post peak low of 4.1% in August 2020, the unemployment rate has now grown by 0.2 percentage points. You can also see Utah unemployment compared to other states.
| Unemployment Rate | November 2020 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| National | 6.7% | -0.2 | +3.1 |
| Utah | 4.3% | +0.2 | +1.9 |
Note: All comparisons are made with November data as December state level unemployment data has not yet been released.
Unemployment Rate: Utah, National
Note: Recessions shown in gray
Utah Unemployed
The number of people unemployed in Utah peaked in April 2020 at 166,294. There are now 95,416 fewer people unemployed in the state. From a recent trough of 66,344 in August 2020, the number of unemployed has now grown by 4,534. Utah job growth data is also available.
| Unemployed Persons | November 2020 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah | 70,878 | +3,749 | +31,369 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
Utah Unemployment History
| Date | National Unemployment Rate |
Utah Unemployment Rate |
Utah Unemployed |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 2020 | 6.7% | — | — |
| November 2020 | 6.7% | 4.3% | 70,878 |
| October 2020 | 6.9% | 4.1% | 67,129 |
| September 2020 | 7.8% | 5.0% | 83,680 |
| August 2020 | 8.4% | 4.1% | 66,344 |
| July 2020 | 10.2% | 4.5% | 73,263 |
| June 2020 | 11.1% | 5.3% | 86,314 |
| May 2020 | 13.3% | 8.6% | 137,811 |
| April 2020 | 14.8% | 10.4% | 166,294 |
| March 2020 | 4.4% | 3.8% | 62,448 |
| February 2020 | 3.5% | 2.5% | 40,451 |
| January 2020 | 3.5% | 2.5% | 40,039 |
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