STATE DATA
Hawaii Economic Indicators
Live BLS unemployment data for Hawaii — statewide rate, county-level breakdown, and 12-month trend. Sourced directly from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, refreshed monthly.
2.6%
Statewide rate
4
Counties with data
2.5%
County average
0.9 pts
Disparity (max - min)
Hawaii — 12-Month Unemployment Trend
Statewide unemployment rate, last 12 months. Source: BLS LAUS.
Jul 2025
2.2%
Revised
Aug 2025
2.1%
Revised
Sep 2025
2.1%
Revised
Oct 2025
0.0%
Final
Nov 2025
2.2%
Revised
Dec 2025
2.2%
Revised
Jan 2026
2.2%
Final
Feb 2026
2.3%
Final
Mar 2026
2.4%
Final
Apr 2026
2.4%
Final
May 2026
2.5%
Final
Jun 2026
2.6%
Preliminary
Highest Unemployment — Hawaii
| County | Rate |
|---|---|
| Hawaii County, HI | 3.0% |
| Maui County, HI | 2.5% |
| Honolulu County, HI | 2.4% |
| Kauai County, HI | 2.1% |
Lowest Unemployment — Hawaii
| County | Rate |
|---|---|
| Kauai County, HI | 2.1% |
| Honolulu County, HI | 2.4% |
| Maui County, HI | 2.5% |
| Hawaii County, HI | 3.0% |
Drill Into Hawaii by Industry
Combine Hawaii's economic context with industry-specific marketing strategy. 36 dashboards, one per industry vertical:
HVAC Contractors
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General Contractors
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Retail Stores
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Fitness Studios
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Food Trucks
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Farms
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Veterans Organizations
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Private Schools
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Hotels
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Hawaii Marketing in 2026: An Honest Look at What Works
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