Louisiana Unemployment Rate 4.4 for
Louisiana Unemployment Rate came in at 4.4 (Percent) for Jul 2026, unchanged from 4.4 the prior month and 2.33% above its level of 4.3 one year ago. The series has averaged 6.79 since 1976, reaching a record high of 13.5 in April 2020 and a record low of 3.5 in June 2023.
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⋮ | ⋮ |
|---|---|
| July 1, 2026 | 4.4 |
| June 1, 2026 | 4.4 |
| May 1, 2026 | 4.5 |
| April 1, 2026 | 4.4 |
| March 1, 2026 | 4.4 |
| February 1, 2026 | 4.3 |
| January 1, 2026 | 4.3 |
| December 1, 2025 | 4.2 |
| November 1, 2025 | 4.2 |
| September 1, 2025 | 4.2 |
| August 1, 2025 | 4.2 |
| July 1, 2025 | 4.3 |
| June 1, 2025 | 4.3 |
| May 1, 2025 | 4.3 |
| April 1, 2025 | 4.3 |
| March 1, 2025 | 4.3 |
| February 1, 2025 | 4.3 |
| January 1, 2025 | 4.3 |
| December 1, 2024 | 4.4 |
| November 1, 2024 | 4.4 |
⋮ | ⋮ |
|---|---|
| March 1, 2001 | 5.5 |
| February 1, 2001 | 5.5 |
| January 1, 2001 | 5.5 |
| December 1, 2000 | 5.4 |
| November 1, 2000 | 5.4 |
| October 1, 2000 | 5.3 |
| September 1, 2000 | 5.3 |
| August 1, 2000 | 5.2 |
| July 1, 2000 | 5.1 |
| June 1, 2000 | 5.1 |
| May 1, 2000 | 5 |
| April 1, 2000 | 5 |
| March 1, 2000 | 4.9 |
| February 1, 2000 | 4.9 |
| January 1, 2000 | 4.9 |
| December 1, 1999 | 4.9 |
| November 1, 1999 | 4.9 |
| October 1, 1999 | 4.9 |
| September 1, 1999 | 4.9 |
| August 1, 1999 | 4.9 |
About Louisiana Unemployment Rate
What it measures
The Louisiana unemployment rate, FRED series LAUR, is generated monthly with seasonal adjustment by the BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics program. Louisiana's economy runs on energy and petrochemicals, with refineries and chemical plants lining the Mississippi River corridor, extensive offshore oil and gas support industries, major port complexes, and New Orleans tourism.
Why it matters
Louisiana translates energy capital spending into jobs: refinery turnarounds, LNG export terminal construction, and offshore activity all drive hiring swings. The rate provides ground-level evidence on whether announced petrochemical and LNG investments are materializing into employment, and it reflects the health of Gulf Coast industrial construction more broadly.
How to read it
Louisiana's rate has frequently exceeded the national unemployment rate, so focus on the trend and the spread. Hurricanes can distort readings for a month or more, and large construction project completions can raise joblessness without signaling recession. Persistent deterioration outside storm season points to genuine energy-sector or industrial weakness.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current Louisiana Unemployment Rate?
Louisiana Unemployment Rate is 4.4 (Percent) as of July 2026.
What is the all-time high and low of Louisiana Unemployment Rate?
The highest value on record is 13.5 (April 2020) and the lowest is 3.5 (June 2023).
How often is Louisiana Unemployment Rate updated?
Louisiana Unemployment Rate is published on a monthly basis, sourced from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED).
Stats
| Last Value | 4.4 |
| Latest Period | Jul 2026 |
| Last Updated | August 26 2026, 04:14 |
| Value Previous Month | 4.4 |
| Change From Previous Month | 0.00% |
| Value 1 Year Ago | 4.3 |
| Change From Year Ago | 2.33% |
| Average Growth Rate | -0.71%/yr |
| Record High (Apr 2020) | 13.5 |
| Record Low (Jun 2023) | 3.5 |
| Long-Term Average | 6.79 |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Adjustment | Seasonally Adjusted |
| Unit | Percent |
Annual Averages
| 2026 | 4.39 |
| 2025 | 4.26 |
| 2024 | 4.28 |
| 2023 | 3.72 |
| 2022 | 3.63 |
| 2021 | 5.61 |
| 2020 | 8.68 |
| 2019 | 4.63 |
| 2018 | 4.83 |
| 2017 | 5.13 |
| 2016 | 6.04 |
| 2015 | 6.27 |
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