Virginia’s unemployment rate unchanged at 3.6 percent

Governor Ralph Northam today, March 12, announced that Virginia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained unchanged again in January at 3.6 percent, but was down 0.4 percentage point from a year ago.

The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate has remained steady at 3.6 percent for five consecutive months—the lowest rate since the 3.5 percent rate in April 2008 and 3.9 percentage points below the peak rate of 7.5 percent in February 2010. Virginia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate continues to be below the national rate, which was unchanged again in January at 4.1 percent.

“This unemployment announcement underscores that our efforts to strengthen the Commonwealth’s economy are working,” said Governor Northam. “With recent economic development announcements in Pittsylvania, Lee, and Fairfax Counties, we continue to bring in more 21st century jobs and highlight Virginia’s strong workforce and pro-business climate. My administration will continue to work to create new opportunities for families in every corner of Virginia.”