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Connecticut Unemployment Rate 5.2 for 

Connecticut Unemployment Rate came in at 5.2 (Percent) for Jul 2026, unchanged from 5.2 the prior month and 33.33% above its level of 3.9 one year ago. The series has averaged 5.32 since 1976, reaching a record high of 11.9 in May 2020 and a record low of 2.1 in November 2000.

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

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Historical Data

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July 1, 20265.2
June 1, 20265.2
May 1, 20265.1
April 1, 20265
March 1, 20264.8
February 1, 20264.7
January 1, 20264.5
December 1, 20254.3
November 1, 20254.3
September 1, 20254.2
August 1, 20254.1
July 1, 20253.9
June 1, 20253.9
May 1, 20253.8
April 1, 20253.8
March 1, 20253.7
February 1, 20253.7
January 1, 20253.6
December 1, 20243.5
November 1, 20243.5
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March 1, 20012.6
February 1, 20012.4
January 1, 20012.3
December 1, 20002.2
November 1, 20002.1
October 1, 20002.1
September 1, 20002.1
August 1, 20002.1
July 1, 20002.1
June 1, 20002.1
May 1, 20002.1
April 1, 20002.2
March 1, 20002.2
February 1, 20002.3
January 1, 20002.3
December 1, 19992.4
November 1, 19992.4
October 1, 19992.4
September 1, 19992.4
August 1, 19992.4

About Connecticut Unemployment Rate

What it measures

Connecticut's unemployment rate appears on FRED as CTUR, a monthly, seasonally adjusted series from the BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics program. The state's economy is defined by the insurance industry concentrated in Hartford, hedge funds and finance in Fairfield County, and advanced defense manufacturing including jet engines and nuclear submarines.

Why it matters

Connecticut concentrates high-wage financial services and long-cycle defense production, a combination that shapes both its tax base and labor demand. Multi-decade submarine and engine programs stabilize manufacturing employment, while finance drives income swings. The rate indicates whether this mature, wealthy state economy is holding its skilled workforce or losing ground to lower-cost regions.

How to read it

Set Connecticut beside the national unemployment rate and note that the state's recoveries have often lagged the nation's. Defense backlogs mute downside in manufacturing, so deterioration typically starts in finance and services. Slow labor force growth means the trend across quarters, not any single month, carries the real information.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current Connecticut Unemployment Rate?

Connecticut Unemployment Rate is 5.2 (Percent) as of July 2026.

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

The highest value on record is 11.9 (May 2020) and the lowest is 2.1 (November 2000).

How often is Connecticut Unemployment Rate updated?

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

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

Stats
Last Value5.2
Latest PeriodJul 2026
Last UpdatedAugust 26 2026, 04:13
Value Previous Month5.2
Change From Previous Month0.00%
Value 1 Year Ago3.9
Change From Year Ago33.33%
Average Growth Rate-1.23%/yr
Record High (May 2020)11.9
Record Low (Nov 2000)2.1
Long-Term Average5.32
FrequencyMonthly
AdjustmentSeasonally Adjusted
UnitPercent

Annual Averages
20264.93
20253.94
20243.31
20233.2
20224
20216.44
20208.01
20193.58
20183.9
20174.41
20164.88
20155.61

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