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Alabama Unemployment Rate came in at 3.4 (Percent) for Jul 2026, up 6.25% from 3.2 the prior month and 21.43% above its level of 2.8 one year ago. The series has averaged 6.56 since 1976, reaching a record high of 14.7 in January 1983 and a record low of 2.3 in May 2023.

Source: Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED), St. Louis Fed

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Historical Data

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July 1, 20263.4
June 1, 20263.2
May 1, 20263
April 1, 20262.8
March 1, 20262.7
February 1, 20262.7
January 1, 20262.7
December 1, 20252.7
November 1, 20252.7
September 1, 20252.8
August 1, 20252.8
July 1, 20252.8
June 1, 20252.9
May 1, 20252.9
April 1, 20252.9
March 1, 20253
February 1, 20253
January 1, 20253.1
December 1, 20243.1
November 1, 20243.1
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March 1, 20014.8
February 1, 20014.8
January 1, 20014.7
December 1, 20004.7
November 1, 20004.6
October 1, 20004.6
September 1, 20004.6
August 1, 20004.6
July 1, 20004.6
June 1, 20004.6
May 1, 20004.6
April 1, 20004.7
March 1, 20004.7
February 1, 20004.7
January 1, 20004.7
December 1, 19994.7
November 1, 19994.7
October 1, 19994.8
September 1, 19994.8
August 1, 19994.8

About Alabama Unemployment Rate

What it measures

Published on FRED as ALUR, Alabama's unemployment rate is a monthly, seasonally adjusted series from the BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics program. Alabama has transformed into a Southern auto manufacturing hub with Mercedes-Benz, Honda, and Hyundai plants, while Huntsville anchors one of the nation's premier aerospace and defense engineering centers.

Why it matters

The series captures two distinct engines: cyclical vehicle assembly tied to consumer demand, and steadier federally funded space and missile defense work in Huntsville. Alabama's success attracting foreign automakers makes its labor market a test of the low-cost Southern manufacturing model, relevant to industrial site selection and regional banking exposure.

How to read it

Compare Alabama's rate with the national unemployment rate; the state has often matched or bettered it in recent expansions after historically running higher. Auto production schedules inject volatility, while defense employment cushions downturns. A sustained rise decoupled from national trends usually indicates plant-level production cuts worth investigating directly.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current Alabama Unemployment Rate?

Alabama Unemployment Rate is 3.4 (Percent) as of July 2026.

What is the all-time high and low of Alabama Unemployment Rate?

The highest value on record is 14.7 (January 1983) and the lowest is 2.3 (May 2023).

How often is Alabama Unemployment Rate updated?

Alabama Unemployment Rate is published on a monthly basis, sourced from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED).

Basic info
Unemployment Rate in Alabama
RegionUnited States
FrequencyMonthly
Last updatedAugust 26, 2026
Seasonal adjustmentSeasonally Adjusted
UnitPercent

Stats
Last Value3.4
Latest PeriodJul 2026
Last UpdatedAugust 26 2026, 04:13
Value Previous Month3.2
Change From Previous Month6.25%
Value 1 Year Ago2.8
Change From Year Ago21.43%
Average Growth Rate-1.33%/yr
Record High (Jan 1983)14.7
Record Low (May 2023)2.3
Long-Term Average6.56
FrequencyMonthly
AdjustmentSeasonally Adjusted
UnitPercent

Annual Averages
20262.93
20252.87
20242.98
20232.48
20222.54
20213.39
20206.41
20193.19
20183.92
20174.51
20165.8
20156.08

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