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.

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

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Historical Data

July 1, 20263.3
June 1, 20263.4
May 1, 20263.4
April 1, 20263.5
March 1, 20263.5
February 1, 20263.6
January 1, 20263.5
December 1, 20253.5
November 1, 20253.5
September 1, 20253.4
August 1, 20253.4
July 1, 20253.3
June 1, 20253.3
May 1, 20253.3
April 1, 20253.3
March 1, 20253.4
February 1, 20253.4
January 1, 20253.4
December 1, 20243.4
November 1, 20243.4
March 1, 20013.6
February 1, 20013.5
January 1, 20013.4
December 1, 20003.4
November 1, 20003.4
October 1, 20003.4
September 1, 20003.5
August 1, 20003.5
July 1, 20003.6
June 1, 20003.6
May 1, 20003.6
April 1, 20003.6
March 1, 20003.6
February 1, 20003.6
January 1, 20003.6
December 1, 19993.6
November 1, 19993.7
October 1, 19993.8
September 1, 19993.8
August 1, 19993.8

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).

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

Stats
Last Value3.3
Latest PeriodJul 2026
Last UpdatedAugust 26 2026, 04:13
Value Previous Month3.4
Change From Previous Month-2.94%
Value 1 Year Ago3.3
Change From Year Ago0.00%
Average Growth Rate-1.83%/yr
Record High (Apr 2020)12.5
Record Low (May 2022)3
Long-Term Average5.66
FrequencyMonthly
AdjustmentSeasonally Adjusted
UnitPercent

Annual Averages
20263.46
20253.38
20243.4
20233.23
20223.12
20213.92
20206.55
20193.6
20184.02
20174.76
20165.45
20156.05

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