Georgia’s unemployment rate fell to 3.4% in July 2025, according to data released by the Georgia Department of Labor. This marks a decrease of one-tenth of a percentage point from June and puts the state’s unemployment rate eight-tenths lower than the national average.
“More Georgians are stepping into the workforce and securing jobs — a trend that’s held strong for two consecutive months,” said Labor Commissioner Bárbara Rivera Holmes. “Meanwhile, the number of unemployed has steadily declined for 11 straight months, resulting in an improved unemployment rate of 3.4% in July 2025, the lowest rate since April 2024. These gains reflect the power of putting workers first and building strong partnerships across Georgia.”
The total number of jobs in Georgia decreased by 500 over the month, bringing the total to 4,995,500. However, compared to July last year, there was an increase of 26,900 jobs.
The health care and social assistance sector reached a record high with 625,500 jobs in July. Sectors that saw job growth during the month included health care and social assistance (up by 2,800), durable goods manufacturing (up by 2,700), construction (up by 2,100), professional, scientific and technical services (up by 1,500), and state government (up by 700).
Conversely, sectors such as accommodation and food services lost 4,500 jobs; transportation, warehousing and utilities dropped by 1,400; finance and insurance fell by 900; wholesale trade also decreased by 900; federal government lost 700; information was down by 700; and other services dropped by another 700 positions.
Over the past year, sectors showing significant job increases included health care and social assistance (25,700); local government (6,700); private educational services (5,400); arts, entertainment and recreation (5,300); and administrative and support services (3,800). Declines were noted over the same period in transportation-related fields (-10,600), accommodation and food services (-3,900), information (-3,000), wholesale trade (-2,500), and retail trade (-2,500).
Georgia’s labor force grew slightly in July to reach just over five million people but is down nearly forty thousand compared to last year. Employment increased modestly for the month but is still below levels seen twelve months ago.
The number of unemployed residents dropped both for July—by almost one thousand—and compared to last year—by more than eleven thousand.
Initial claims for unemployment benefits rose during July but remain lower than they were a year ago.
Employers seeking personalized assistance can contact GDOL staff at https://dol.georgia.gov/email-us. For details on unemployment benefits or claims processing visit MyUI Claimant Portal or call GDOL at their listed numbers. Additional statewide resources are available through GDOL Career Centers for those seeking help with unemployment insurance benefits.
Further information on current labor market conditions can be found via Georgia LaborMarket Explorer online.
