Alabama Sees Strong Improvement in Unemployment Claims

Alabama, August 14, 2025 – Alabama’s unemployment situation is showing significant improvement, according to a recent study by WalletHub. Last week, unemployment claims in the state were 10.56% lower than the previous week and 9.80% lower than the same week last year.

Overall, Alabama ranks third among all U.S. states for the largest decreases in unemployment claims. The state earned the second spot for week-over-week declines and also ranked second for cumulative unemployment claims in 2025 compared to the same period last year.

While the state’s progress is encouraging, WalletHub notes that Alabama ranks 23rd in the nation for unemployment claims per 100,000 people in the labor force, showing there is still work to be done.

Across the country, unemployment has remained relatively stable over the past year, with 7.2 million Americans currently unemployed. New claims decreased by 1.3% week-over-week on August 4, reflecting a generally healthy job market. States including Florida, North Carolina, Texas, and Maryland also saw declines in claims, while 24 states, including Rhode Island, Oregon, and Wyoming, reported higher claims compared to last year.

Alabama’s strong rankings highlight the state’s improving job market and position it among the leaders in reducing unemployment claims nationwide.