BLS Open Data · April 2026
Rhode Island Unemployment Rate by County
Statewide rate: 4.5% (April 2026)
Unemployment Rate in Rhode Island and Neighbouring States
Unemployment Rate by County
How Rhode Island Compares to Other States
Average county unemployment rate ranked against all states with BLS data.
Lower unemployment than 85% of states · 9th of 52
Lowest: North Dakota(2.4%)
Highest: Alaska(7.1%)
| # | State | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Dakota | 1.9% |
| 2 | Iowa | 2.4% |
| 3 | North Dakota | 2.4% |
| … 5 more … | ||
| 9 | Rhode Island(you are here) | 2.9% |
| … 40 more … | ||
| 50 | California | 6.0% |
| 51 | Puerto Rico | 6.5% |
| 52 | Alaska | 7.1% |
Highest & Lowest Unemployment Rate by County
| # | County | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Providence County | 3.7% |
| 2 | Kent County | 2.9% |
| 3 | Newport County | 2.9% |
| 3 | Newport County | 2.9% |
| 4 | Bristol County | 2.6% |
| 5 | Washington County | 2.6% |
Counties in Rhode Island (5)
| County | Unemployment Rate |
|---|---|
| Bristol County, Rhode Island | 2.6% |
| Kent County, Rhode Island | 2.9% |
| Newport County, Rhode Island | 2.9% |
| Providence County, Rhode Island | 3.7% |
| Washington County, Rhode Island | 2.6% |
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Get started freeData from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (LAUS), public domain. Reference month: April 2026.