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Georgia Unemployment Rate

Georgia's unemployment rate fell to 14.3% in Q2 2025 from 14.7% in Q1 2025. This improvement is attributed to job growth in homebuilding, healthcare and education. Ongoing economic development projects and a resilient labor market also support employment. Georgia's record low unemployment rate was 13.7% in Q2 2024 and record high was 22.1% in Q2 2021.

Quarterly Historical Data (2015-2025)

(in %)
Quarter Unemployment Rate
Q2 2025 14.3%
Q1 2025 14.7%
Q4 2024 14.2%
Q3 2024 13.8%
Q2 2024 13.7%
Q1 2024 14%
Q4 2023 15.3%
Q3 2023 15.6%
Q2 2023 16.7%
Q1 2023 18%
Q4 2022 16.1%
Q3 2022 15.6%
Q2 2022 18.1%
Q1 2022 19.4%
Q4 2021 19%
Q3 2021 19.5%
Q2 2021 22.1%
Q1 2021 21.9%
Q4 2020 20.4%
Q3 2020 17%
Q2 2020 18.3%
Q1 2020 18.3%
Q4 2019 16.6%
Q3 2019 16.8%
Q2 2019 17.3%
Q1 2019 19.7%
Q4 2018 18.6%
Q3 2018 18.3%
Q2 2018 18.4%
Q1 2018 21.7%
Q4 2017 21.6%
Q4 2016 21.7%
Q4 2015 21.9%
Georgia Unemployment Rate : Definition
The Georgia unemployment rate is the percentage of the labor force that is jobless but seeking employment. The labor force includes all employed and unemployed individuals. It is found by dividing the number of unemployed people by the total labor force and multiplying by 100.
Indicator Last Value Prior Value Period
Annual Unemployment Rate 11.48% 11.54% 2024
Female Labor Force Rate 55% 55.04% 2024