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Delaware Unemployment Rate
4.6% in Sep 2026, the 12th highest of 51 states and DC.
- Unemployment rate
- 4.6%
- Sep 2026
- Change in a year
- -0.6 pts
- U.S. rate
- 4.2%
- Labor force
- 504,749
Unemployment rate in Delaware
Monthly, seasonally adjusted, compared with the U.S.
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| Period | Delaware |
|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | 4.6% |
| Dec 2025 | 5.3% |
| Dec 2024 | 4.0% |
| Dec 2023 | 3.9% |
| Dec 2022 | 4.1% |
| Dec 2021 | 4.6% |
| Dec 2020 | 5.6% |
| Dec 2019 | 3.6% |
| Dec 2018 | 3.5% |
| Dec 2017 | 4.2% |
| Dec 2016 | 4.6% |
| Dec 2015 | 4.6% |
| Dec 2014 | 5.1% |
| Dec 2013 | 6.1% |
| Dec 2012 | 6.9% |
Counties in Delaware
Largest labor force first, not seasonally adjusted
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| County | Rate | 1-year change | Labor force |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Castle County | 4.9% | -0.6 pts | 298,464 |
| Sussex County | 4.5% | -0.1 pts | 123,885 |
| Kent County | 5.5% | -0.7 pts | 82,566 |
Metro areas in Delaware
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| Metro area | Rate | 1-year change |
|---|---|---|
| Dover, DE | 5.5% | -0.7 pts |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 4.4% | -1.0 pts |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the unemployment rate in Delaware?
- Delaware's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 4.6% in Sep 2026, compared with 4.2% for the U.S.
- Which Delaware county has the highest unemployment?
- Kent County had the highest rate at 5.5% in Aug 2026 (not seasonally adjusted).