Arkansas Lt. Governor Leslie Carol Rutledge | ltgovernor.arkansas.gov
Arkansas Lt. Governor Leslie Carol Rutledge | ltgovernor.arkansas.gov
The unemployment rate in Arkansas has increased compared to the 5.2% registered in 2020.
The percentage of people unemployed in Arkansas was nearly equal to the national unemployment rate of 5.5%.
Of the 1,316,640 people who had a job during that time, 5,777 were employed in the Armed Forces and 1,310,863 belonged to the civilian labor force.
Employment Status in Arkansas During 2021
| Employment status | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| Unemployed | 73,733 | 5.3% |
| Employed | 1,316,640 | 94.7% |
| Employed in civilian labor force | 1,310,863 | 94.3% |
| Employed in armed forces | 5,777 | 0.4% |
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