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Virginia Unemployment Rate 3.7 for 

Virginia Unemployment Rate came in at 3.7 (Percent) for Jul 2026, down 2.63% from 3.8 the prior month and 12.12% above its level of 3.3 one year ago. The series has averaged 4.48 since 1976, reaching a record high of 11.9 in April 2020 and a record low of 2.2 in December 2000.

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

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Historical Data

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July 1, 20263.7
June 1, 20263.8
May 1, 20263.8
April 1, 20263.8
March 1, 20263.8
February 1, 20263.8
January 1, 20263.7
December 1, 20253.6
November 1, 20253.6
September 1, 20253.4
August 1, 20253.3
July 1, 20253.3
June 1, 20253.2
May 1, 20253.3
April 1, 20253.3
March 1, 20253.3
February 1, 20253.2
January 1, 20253.2
December 1, 20243.1
November 1, 20243.1
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March 1, 20012.6
February 1, 20012.4
January 1, 20012.3
December 1, 20002.2
November 1, 20002.2
October 1, 20002.2
September 1, 20002.2
August 1, 20002.2
July 1, 20002.3
June 1, 20002.3
May 1, 20002.3
April 1, 20002.3
March 1, 20002.4
February 1, 20002.4
January 1, 20002.5
December 1, 19992.6
November 1, 19992.6
October 1, 19992.7
September 1, 19992.7
August 1, 19992.7

About Virginia Unemployment Rate

What it measures

Published under FRED series VAUR, Virginia's unemployment rate is estimated monthly on a seasonally adjusted basis by the BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics program. Northern Virginia's economy revolves around federal contracting, defense, and the world's largest concentration of data centers, while Hampton Roads hosts major naval installations and shipbuilding.

Why it matters

Virginia is the clearest state-level window on federal spending. Defense budgets, government contracting cycles, and agency employment stabilize the labor market in normal times, which is why the state usually posts below-average joblessness. A rising Virginia rate can therefore flag federal spending disruption, a signal with implications for contractors nationwide.

How to read it

Expect Virginia to sit below the national unemployment rate in most periods; the spread narrowing is itself a signal. Government-linked employment mutes normal cyclicality, so even small sustained increases carry information. Watch for effects from budget standoffs or contracting slowdowns, which hit this state earlier and harder than most.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current Virginia Unemployment Rate?

Virginia Unemployment Rate is 3.7 (Percent) as of July 2026.

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

The highest value on record is 11.9 (April 2020) and the lowest is 2.2 (December 2000).

How often is Virginia Unemployment Rate updated?

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

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

Stats
Last Value3.7
Latest PeriodJul 2026
Last UpdatedAugust 26 2026, 04:14
Value Previous Month3.8
Change From Previous Month-2.63%
Value 1 Year Ago3.3
Change From Year Ago12.12%
Average Growth Rate-0.95%/yr
Record High (Apr 2020)11.9
Record Low (Dec 2000)2.2
Long-Term Average4.48
FrequencyMonthly
AdjustmentSeasonally Adjusted
UnitPercent

Annual Averages
20263.77
20253.34
20242.92
20232.7
20222.7
20213.84
20206.52
20192.73
20183
20173.63
20164
20154.38

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