5.3%
Unemployment rate
2024
18.5 M
Employment
Historical data
Long-run evolution of the key indicators, so you can see the trend — not just today's snapshot.
Unemployment rate
1990–20245.3%▼ 9%
Annual average unemployment rate.
Data table
| Unemployment rate | 5.3% | 2024 |
| Employment | 18.5 M |
Compared to the United States
| Indicator | California | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate2024, BLS | 5.3% | 4.1% |
National ranking
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Overview
California unemployment rate was 5.3% in 2024. The chart shows how it has moved through recessions and recoveries.