UNEMPLOYMENT

As of June 2024, New York City’s unemployment rate sits at 5.3%, the exact same rate at this time in 2023. Looking into each individual borough of New York City, Manhattan and Queens tie for the lowest unemployment rate at 4.7%, with Staten Island not far behind at 4.9%. The other two boroughs have higher rates: The Bronx at 6.8% and Brooklyn at 5.6%. Further information on employment in specific sectors such as civil service and the private sector, including the largest sector, healthcare, was not included in the provided information.

(Please note that data was extracted from New York State Department of Labor which is the latest source) 

▶ Queens: 4.7%

▶ Manhattan: 4.7%

Private: 62.0%

Local Government: 16.3%

Non-Profit: 8.7%

Sole Proprietor: 4.2%

Self-Employed: 3.8%

State Government: 3.2%

Federal Government: 1.7%

Unpaid Family: 0.1%

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