The unemployment situation in Alabama is improving, with last week’s claims 9.14% lower than in the previous week and 16.57% lower than last year, according to WalletHub’s updated rankings for the States Where Unemployment Claims Are Decreasing the Most.

Unemployment Situation in Alabama (1=Best; 25=Avg.):

• Overall Rank for Alabama: 5^th
• 19^th – Unemployment Claims Decrease vs. Previous Week
• 7^th – Unemployment Claims Decrease vs. Same Week Last Year
• 6^th – Cumulative Unemployment Claims in 2025 vs. Same Period Last Year
• 14^th – Unemployment Claims per 100,000 People in Labor Force

To view the full report and your state’s rank, please visit:
https://wallethub.com/edu/states-unemployment-claims/72730