Arizona Unemployment Rate 4.9 for 

Arizona Unemployment Rate came in at 4.9 (Percent) for Jul 2026, unchanged from 4.9 the prior month and 13.95% above its level of 4.3 one year ago. The series has averaged 6.07 since 1976, reaching a record high of 13.8 in April 2020 and a record low of 3.4 in March 2024.

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

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Historical Data

July 1, 20264.9
June 1, 20264.9
May 1, 20264.8
April 1, 20264.7
March 1, 20264.7
February 1, 20264.6
January 1, 20264.5
December 1, 20254.4
November 1, 20254.4
September 1, 20254.4
August 1, 20254.4
July 1, 20254.3
June 1, 20254.3
May 1, 20254.3
April 1, 20254.2
March 1, 20254.2
February 1, 20254.2
January 1, 20254.2
December 1, 20244.1
November 1, 20244
March 1, 20014.2
February 1, 20014.1
January 1, 20014
December 1, 20004
November 1, 20003.9
October 1, 20003.9
September 1, 20003.9
August 1, 20004
July 1, 20004
June 1, 20004
May 1, 20004
April 1, 20004
March 1, 20004
February 1, 20004
January 1, 20004.1
December 1, 19994.1
November 1, 19994.2
October 1, 19994.3
September 1, 19994.4
August 1, 19994.5

About Arizona Unemployment Rate

What it measures

FRED lists Arizona's unemployment rate as AZUR, a seasonally adjusted monthly series from the BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics program. Arizona's economy combines one of the nation's fastest-growing semiconductor manufacturing clusters around Phoenix with a large construction and real estate sector fueled by decades of strong population inflows, plus year-round tourism.

Why it matters

Arizona is a growth-state bellwether: housing construction and in-migration have long driven its cycle, making the rate sensitive to mortgage rates and homebuilding activity. The expanding chip fabrication base adds a new industrial dimension, so the series increasingly speaks to both household formation trends and US semiconductor capacity buildout.

How to read it

Compare the level and direction with the national unemployment rate. Housing-led downturns historically hit Arizona harder than the US average, so watch the rate alongside permits and home sales. Rapid labor force growth can hold the rate up even in good times; several months of deterioration is the meaningful threshold.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current Arizona Unemployment Rate?

Arizona Unemployment Rate is 4.9 (Percent) as of July 2026.

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

The highest value on record is 13.8 (April 2020) and the lowest is 3.4 (March 2024).

How often is Arizona Unemployment Rate updated?

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

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

Stats
Last Value4.9
Latest PeriodJul 2026
Last UpdatedAugust 26 2026, 04:13
Value Previous Month4.9
Change From Previous Month0.00%
Value 1 Year Ago4.3
Change From Year Ago13.95%
Average Growth Rate-1.44%/yr
Record High (Apr 2020)13.8
Record Low (Mar 2024)3.4
Long-Term Average6.07
FrequencyMonthly
AdjustmentSeasonally Adjusted
UnitPercent

Annual Averages
20264.73
20254.3
20243.7
20233.69
20223.73
20215.03
20207.83
20194.82
20184.81
20174.96
20165.5
20156.11

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