Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards | gov.louisiana.gov
Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards | gov.louisiana.gov
The unemployment rate in Louisiana has increased compared to the 6.5% registered in 2020.
The percentage of people unemployed in Louisiana was greater than the national unemployment rate of 5.5%.
Of the 2,033,410 people who had a job during that time, 19,503 were employed in the Armed Forces and 2,013,907 belonged to the civilian labor force.
Employment Status in Louisiana During 2021
| Employment status | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| Unemployed | 146,299 | 6.7% |
| Employed | 2,033,410 | 93.3% |
| Employed in civilian labor force | 2,013,907 | 92.4% |
| Employed in armed forces | 19,503 | 0.9% |
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