Georgia Unemployment Rate 3.3 for
Georgia Unemployment Rate came in at 3.3 (Percent) for Jul 2026, down 2.94% from 3.4 the prior month and 0.00% above its level of 3.3 one year ago. The series has averaged 5.66 since 1976, reaching a record high of 12.5 in April 2020 and a record low of 3 in May 2022.
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⋮ | ⋮ |
|---|---|
| July 1, 2026 | 3.3 |
| June 1, 2026 | 3.4 |
| May 1, 2026 | 3.4 |
| April 1, 2026 | 3.5 |
| March 1, 2026 | 3.5 |
| February 1, 2026 | 3.6 |
| January 1, 2026 | 3.5 |
| December 1, 2025 | 3.5 |
| November 1, 2025 | 3.5 |
| September 1, 2025 | 3.4 |
| August 1, 2025 | 3.4 |
| July 1, 2025 | 3.3 |
| June 1, 2025 | 3.3 |
| May 1, 2025 | 3.3 |
| April 1, 2025 | 3.3 |
| March 1, 2025 | 3.4 |
| February 1, 2025 | 3.4 |
| January 1, 2025 | 3.4 |
| December 1, 2024 | 3.4 |
| November 1, 2024 | 3.4 |
⋮ | ⋮ |
|---|---|
| March 1, 2001 | 3.6 |
| February 1, 2001 | 3.5 |
| January 1, 2001 | 3.4 |
| December 1, 2000 | 3.4 |
| November 1, 2000 | 3.4 |
| October 1, 2000 | 3.4 |
| September 1, 2000 | 3.5 |
| August 1, 2000 | 3.5 |
| July 1, 2000 | 3.6 |
| June 1, 2000 | 3.6 |
| May 1, 2000 | 3.6 |
| April 1, 2000 | 3.6 |
| March 1, 2000 | 3.6 |
| February 1, 2000 | 3.6 |
| January 1, 2000 | 3.6 |
| December 1, 1999 | 3.6 |
| November 1, 1999 | 3.7 |
| October 1, 1999 | 3.8 |
| September 1, 1999 | 3.8 |
| August 1, 1999 | 3.8 |
About Georgia Unemployment Rate
What it measures
Series GAUR on FRED reports Georgia's unemployment rate, estimated monthly and seasonally adjusted through the BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics program. Georgia's economy is anchored by Atlanta's logistics and corporate base, including the world's busiest passenger airport, the fast-growing Port of Savannah, and one of the largest film production industries in the country.
Why it matters
Georgia captures the pulse of Southeastern growth: logistics hiring tracks trade and e-commerce volumes, while Atlanta's corporate headquarters and fintech cluster reflect white-collar demand. Because the state has drawn strong population and business relocation flows, a rising rate can warn that the region's expansion engine is losing traction.
How to read it
Compare against the national unemployment rate; Georgia has often matched or beaten it in recent expansions. Watch logistics and warehousing trends as a leading influence on the state figure. A move above the US average that persists for several months would mark a meaningful break from the state's growth pattern.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current Georgia Unemployment Rate?
Georgia Unemployment Rate is 3.3 (Percent) as of July 2026.
What is the all-time high and low of Georgia Unemployment Rate?
The highest value on record is 12.5 (April 2020) and the lowest is 3 (May 2022).
How often is Georgia Unemployment Rate updated?
Georgia Unemployment Rate is published on a monthly basis, sourced from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED).
Stats
| Last Value | 3.3 |
| Latest Period | Jul 2026 |
| Last Updated | August 26 2026, 04:13 |
| Value Previous Month | 3.4 |
| Change From Previous Month | -2.94% |
| Value 1 Year Ago | 3.3 |
| Change From Year Ago | 0.00% |
| Average Growth Rate | -1.83%/yr |
| Record High (Apr 2020) | 12.5 |
| Record Low (May 2022) | 3 |
| Long-Term Average | 5.66 |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Adjustment | Seasonally Adjusted |
| Unit | Percent |
Annual Averages
| 2026 | 3.46 |
| 2025 | 3.38 |
| 2024 | 3.4 |
| 2023 | 3.23 |
| 2022 | 3.12 |
| 2021 | 3.92 |
| 2020 | 6.55 |
| 2019 | 3.6 |
| 2018 | 4.02 |
| 2017 | 4.76 |
| 2016 | 5.45 |
| 2015 | 6.05 |
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