What Was National Unemployment Rate in March 2021 as Compared to March 2020? Which States Have Highest and Lowest Unemployment Rates in March 2021?

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Change in unemployment rates for states from March 2020 to March 2021

3.6 percentage point(s) and higher

2.0 percentage point(s) to 3.5 percentage point(s)

0.4 percentage point(s) to 1.9 percentage point(s)

0.3 percentage point(s) and lower

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

As of March 2021, The Unemployment Rate in 40 States is Higher Now Than Last Year at the Same Time

As per: US Bureau of Labor and Statistics (click to use its interactive map to get specifics for your state).

From March 2020 to March 2021, unemployment rates increased in 40 states and the District of Columbia. 10 states remained relatively unchanged. 

What Was the National Unemployment Rate in March 2021?

The national unemployment rate in March was 6%, which was 1.6% higher than in March 2020. 

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What States Have Seen Greatest Increase in Unemployment Rates Since March 2020 

The largest unemployment rate increases from March 2020 occurred in Hawaii (+6.9 percentage points), New York (+4.6 percentage points), and Connecticut (+4.5 points).

Which States Had the Highest Unemployment Rate in March 2021?

Hawaii (9%) and New York (8.5%) had the highest unemployment rates in March 2021. 

Which States Had the Lowest Unemployment Rate in March 2021?

Nebraska, South Dakota, Utah, and Vermont had the lowest rates, at 2.9 percent each. 

How Many States in March 2021 Had Unemployment Rates Lower Than the 6% National Average?

In total, 27 states had unemployment rates lower than the U.S. rate of 6.0 percent.

How Many States in March 2021 Had Unemployment Rates Higher Than the 6% National Average

11 states and the District of Columbia had higher rates, and 12 states had rates that were not appreciably different from that of the nation.

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