Updated Hawaii Unemployment Figures | released April 22, 2026

Official unemployment figures for the Hawaii economy were updated today. Numbers for January have been finalized and preliminary figures for February have now been made available.

January

The unemployment rate fell to 2.1% in January. 1,787 positions were lost, but 2,264 workers exiting the labor force caused the unemployment rate to decrease. Nonfarm payrolls fell by 10,400. No individual sector saw significant employment changes.

February (preliminary)

The unemployment rate increased to 2.3% in February. 1,148 positions were added, but 2,366 workers entering the labor force caused the unemployment rate to increase. Nonfarm payrolls increased by 5,000. No individual sector saw significant employment changes.

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