Unemployment Statistics (August 2024)

66.3%

Labor Force Participation Rate

-24,800

Change in labor force over the past year

48,400

Total Unemployed

State of Iowa's Labor Market

2.9%

Unemployment Rate

20,100

Job Growth Over the Past Year

53,946

Current Job Openings in Iowa

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Unemployment in Iowa

Unemployment and jobs data are collected through two main surveys, one for individuals and one for businesses in Iowa.

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