Unemployment rates across North Carolina saw a decrease in all 100 counties in April 2025, according to recent figures. Edgecombe County reported the highest unemployment rate at 4.9 percent, while Currituck and Camden Counties each recorded the lowest at 2.7 percent. All fifteen of the state’s metropolitan areas also experienced declines in their unemployment rates. Among these metro areas, Rocky Mount had the highest rate at 4.5 percent, whereas Raleigh had the lowest at 2.9 percent. The statewide rate not adjusted for seasonal variations was noted at 3.4 percent.
In April, all counties recorded unemployment rates of 5% or below, a shift from March when eight counties reported rates between 5% and 10%. When comparing year-over-year data, unemployment rates increased in 87 counties, decreased in five, and remained unchanged in eight.
The number of employed workers across the state increased by 347 to reach a total of 5,106,110 in April, while those unemployed decreased by 14,207 to a total of 180,760. Compared to April last year, there has been a decrease of 10,602 employed individuals and an increase of 14,194 unemployed individuals.
The report highlights that employment estimates are influenced by significant seasonal patterns; thus it recommends focusing on annual changes rather than month-to-month fluctuations.
The next update on unemployment figures is set for June 24, when data for May will be released.
