What is the unemployment rate in right now?

Refreshed monthly
About 4.5% in August 2025. That is a 0.6 percentage point increase from a year before. The unemployment rate shows the percentage of people in the labor force who are actively looking for work but are not currently employed. It is a common measure of the health of the job market and economy.
In August 2025,

4.5%

of the labor force was unemployed in Norfolk city, VA
August 2025 had a

+0.6

percentage point change from August 2024
County-level unemployment statistics from the Bureau of Labor Statistics does not account for fluctuations due to seasonal employment patterns, such as tourism or agriculture. That means the data may show large changes month to month. It is important to view this local data with a long-term lens.

The unemployment rate in Norfolk city, VA was higher in August 2025 compared with August 2024.

Not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate, January 2007 to August 2025

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Unemployment rates differ between areas within states due to various factors. Counties with many job opportunities and different industries often have lower unemployment rates. In rural areas, or places where industries are shrinking, the rate can be higher. Seasonal work in industries like tourism or farming can lead to unemployment rising or falling. Population changes and local policies also play a role in how many people are employed.
The latest county-level data from August 2025 shows that Norfolk city's unemployment rate was ranked 37th out of 133 counties in Virginia, from highest to lowest.

Unemployment rates in Virginia counties ranged from 2.5% to 9.4% in August 2025.

Not seasonally adjusted

Unemployment rate, by county in Virginia (August 2025)

Unemployment rate, by county in Virginia (August 2025)
1.

Pulaski County, VA

9.4%
2.

Emporia city, VA

8.8%
3.

Greensville County, VA

7.3%
4.

Danville city, VA

6.6%
5.

Giles County, VA

6.5%
6.

Lexington city, VA

6.2%
7.

Radford city, VA

6.1%
8.

Buchanan County, VA

6.1%
9.

Wythe County, VA

6.1%
10.

Williamsburg city, VA

5.9%

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