The unemployment situation in New Jersey recently improved, with last week’s claims 5.76% lower than in the previous week but still 8.02% higher than last year, according to WalletHub’s updated rankings for the States Where Unemployment Claims Are Increasing the Most.

Unemployment Situation in New Jersey (1=Worst; 25=Avg.):

• Overall Rank for New Jersey: 3^rd
• 39^th – Unemployment Claims Increase vs. Previous Week

• 32^nd – Unemployment Claims Increase vs. Same Week Last Year
• 2^nd – Cumulative Unemployment Claims in 2024 vs. Same Period Last Year
• 8^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