Vermont Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Vermont fell 0.3 percentage points in April 2023 to 2.4%. The state unemployment rate was 1.0 percentage points lower than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in Vermont peaked in April 2020 at 14.0% and is now 11.6 percentage points lower. From a post peak low of 2.2% in April 2022, the unemployment rate has now grown by 0.2 percentage points. You can also see Vermont unemployment compared to other states.
Unemployment Rate | April 2023 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
---|---|---|---|
National | 3.4% | -0.1 | -0.2 |
Vermont | 2.4% | -0.3 | +0.2 |
Note: All comparisons are made with April data as May state level unemployment data has not yet been released.
Unemployment Rate: Vermont, National
Note: Recessions shown in gray
Vermont Unemployed
The number of people unemployed in Vermont peaked in April 2020 at 49,506. There are now 41,195 fewer people unemployed in the state. From a recent trough of 7,557 in April 2022, the number of unemployed has now grown by 754. Vermont job growth data is also available.
Unemployed Persons | April 2023 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
---|---|---|---|
Vermont | 8,311 | -906 | +754 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
Vermont Unemployment History
Date | National Unemployment Rate |
Vermont Unemployment Rate |
Vermont Unemployed |
---|---|---|---|
May 2023 | 3.7% | — | — |
April 2023 | 3.4% | 2.4% | 8,311 |
March 2023 | 3.5% | 2.7% | 9,217 |
February 2023 | 3.6% | 2.8% | 9,831 |
January 2023 | 3.4% | 2.9% | 10,103 |
December 2022 | 3.5% | 3.0% | 10,378 |
November 2022 | 3.6% | 3.1% | 10,503 |
October 2022 | 3.7% | 3.1% | 10,528 |
September 2022 | 3.5% | 3.0% | 10,123 |
August 2022 | 3.7% | 2.8% | 9,432 |
July 2022 | 3.5% | 2.5% | 8,627 |
June 2022 | 3.6% | 2.3% | 7,947 |