Delaware Unemployment

According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Delaware fell 0.0 percentage points in November 2023 to 4.2%. The state unemployment rate was 0.5 percentage points higher than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in Delaware peaked in May 2020 at 13.4% and is now 9.2 percentage points lower. From a post peak low of 4.1% in July 2023, the unemployment rate has now grown by 0.1 percentage points. You can also see Delaware unemployment compared to other states.

Unemployment Rate	November 2023	Month/Month	Year/Year
National	3.7%	-0.1	+0.1
Delaware	4.2%	0.0	-0.5

Note: All comparisons are made with November data as December state level unemployment data has not yet been released.

Unemployment Rate: Delaware, National

Delaware monthly unemployment rate chart from 1990 to November 2023

Note: Recessions shown in gray

Delaware Unemployed

The number of people unemployed in Delaware peaked in May 2020 at 66,488. There are now 44,858 fewer people unemployed in the state. From a recent trough of 20,564 in July 2023, the number of unemployed has now grown by 1,066. Delaware job growth data is also available.

Unemployed Persons	November 2023	Month/Month	Year/Year
Delaware	21,630	+208	-1,480

Number of Unemployed Persons