STATE DATA
Delaware Economic Indicators
Live BLS unemployment data for Delaware — statewide rate, county-level breakdown, and 12-month trend. Sourced directly from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, refreshed monthly.
5.3%
Statewide rate
3
Counties with data
5.2%
County average
0.6 pts
Disparity (max - min)
Delaware — 12-Month Unemployment Trend
Statewide unemployment rate, last 12 months. Source: BLS LAUS.
Jan 2025
4.1%
Revised
Feb 2025
4.3%
Revised
Mar 2025
4.4%
Revised
Apr 2025
4.5%
Revised
May 2025
4.5%
Revised
Jun 2025
4.7%
Revised
Jul 2025
4.8%
Revised
Aug 2025
5.0%
Revised
Sep 2025
5.2%
Revised
Oct 2025
0.0%
Final
Nov 2025
5.3%
Revised
Dec 2025
5.3%
Revised
Highest Unemployment — Delaware
| County | Rate |
|---|---|
| Kent County, DE | 5.6% |
| Sussex County, DE | 5.1% |
| New Castle County, DE | 5.0% |
Lowest Unemployment — Delaware
| County | Rate |
|---|---|
| New Castle County, DE | 5.0% |
| Sussex County, DE | 5.1% |
| Kent County, DE | 5.6% |
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Strategy guide
Smart Marketing for Delaware Businesses: A 2026 AI-Powered Approach
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