South Carolina Unemployment Rate 4.1 for
South Carolina Unemployment Rate came in at 4.1 (Percent) for Aug 2026, down 2.38% from 4.2 the prior month and 10.87% below its level of 4.6 one year ago. The series has averaged 6.07 since 1976, reaching a record high of 11.7 in April 2020 and a record low of 2.4 in October 2019.
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⋮ | ⋮ |
|---|---|
| August 1, 2026 | 4.1 |
| July 1, 2026 | 4.2 |
| June 1, 2026 | 4.4 |
| May 1, 2026 | 4.6 |
| April 1, 2026 | 4.8 |
| March 1, 2026 | 4.9 |
| February 1, 2026 | 5 |
| January 1, 2026 | 4.9 |
| December 1, 2025 | 4.8 |
| November 1, 2025 | 4.8 |
| September 1, 2025 | 4.7 |
| August 1, 2025 | 4.6 |
| July 1, 2025 | 4.4 |
| June 1, 2025 | 4.4 |
| May 1, 2025 | 4.3 |
| April 1, 2025 | 4.2 |
| March 1, 2025 | 4.2 |
| February 1, 2025 | 4.1 |
| January 1, 2025 | 4.1 |
| December 1, 2024 | 4.2 |
⋮ | ⋮ |
|---|---|
| April 1, 2001 | 4.8 |
| March 1, 2001 | 4.6 |
| February 1, 2001 | 4.4 |
| January 1, 2001 | 4.1 |
| December 1, 2000 | 3.8 |
| November 1, 2000 | 3.6 |
| October 1, 2000 | 3.5 |
| September 1, 2000 | 3.5 |
| August 1, 2000 | 3.6 |
| July 1, 2000 | 3.6 |
| June 1, 2000 | 3.7 |
| May 1, 2000 | 3.7 |
| April 1, 2000 | 3.7 |
| March 1, 2000 | 3.8 |
| February 1, 2000 | 3.9 |
| January 1, 2000 | 4 |
| December 1, 1999 | 4.2 |
| November 1, 1999 | 4.3 |
| October 1, 1999 | 4.3 |
| September 1, 1999 | 4.3 |
About South Carolina Unemployment Rate
What it measures
South Carolina's unemployment rate, available on FRED as SCUR, is estimated monthly with seasonal adjustment by the BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics program. The state has built an export-oriented manufacturing economy around BMW's Spartanburg plant, Boeing's Charleston aircraft assembly, a deep tire-making cluster, and the busy Port of Charleston.
Why it matters
Few states are as leveraged to foreign direct investment and exports. Vehicle and aircraft production for global markets means South Carolina's labor demand responds to overseas demand, trade policy, and port volumes, not just the domestic cycle. The rate therefore doubles as a gauge of how trade conditions are landing on US factory floors.
How to read it
Evaluate the rate against the national unemployment rate and watch its response to trade and production news. Auto and aerospace plant adjustments can move the figure sharply in a single quarter. Combine the trend with port container statistics; joint deterioration signals export-sector stress, while isolated monthly moves often wash out.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current South Carolina Unemployment Rate?
South Carolina Unemployment Rate is 4.1 (Percent) as of August 2026.
What is the all-time high and low of South Carolina Unemployment Rate?
The highest value on record is 11.7 (April 2020) and the lowest is 2.4 (October 2019).
How often is South Carolina Unemployment Rate updated?
South Carolina Unemployment Rate is published on a monthly basis, sourced from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED).
Stats
| Last Value | 4.1 |
| Latest Period | Aug 2026 |
| Last Updated | September 18 2026, 12:17 |
| Value Previous Month | 4.2 |
| Change From Previous Month | -2.38% |
| Value 1 Year Ago | 4.6 |
| Change From Year Ago | -10.87% |
| Average Growth Rate | -1.13%/yr |
| Record High (Apr 2020) | 11.7 |
| Record Low (Oct 2019) | 2.4 |
| Long-Term Average | 6.07 |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Adjustment | Seasonally Adjusted |
| Unit | Percent |
Annual Averages
| 2026 | 4.61 |
| 2025 | 4.42 |
| 2024 | 4.11 |
| 2023 | 2.97 |
| 2022 | 3.2 |
| 2021 | 3.93 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2019 | 2.77 |
| 2018 | 3.37 |
| 2017 | 4.19 |
| 2016 | 4.9 |
| 2015 | 5.9 |
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