Georgia Ranks 45th in Unemployment Rates

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According to a recent WalletHub study, Georgia’s unemployment rate is improving and ranks among the lowest in the nation. The study indicates that Georgia is 45th in unemplo**Georgia Ranks 45th in Unemployment Rates, Showing Significant Improvement, According to WalletHub Study**yment, with 1st being the worst and 51st being the best. Last week’s unemployment claims were 13.54% lower than the previous week and 17.53% lower compared to the same time last year.

The study assessed several categories, with Georgia performing above average in all four. The rankings are as follows:

- **Unemployment Claims Increase vs. Previous Week:** 36th

- **Unemployment Claims Increase vs. Same Week Last Year:** 44th

- **Cumulative Unemployment Claims in 2024 vs. Same Period Last Year:** 44th

- **Unemployment Claims per 100,000 People in Labor Force:** 24th

States with the least increase in unemployment claims since last week, following Georgia, are:

- South Carolina - 46th

- Maine - 47th

- Louisiana - 48th

- Kentucky - 49th

- Utah - 50th

- Ohio - 51st

The states with the highest increases are:

- Massachusetts - 1st

- Michigan - 2nd

- Missouri - 3rd

- Iowa - 4th

- North Dakota - 5th

For the full report, visit https://wallethub.com/edu/states-unemployment-claims/72730.

Attributions: WalletHub