Free Top 10 U.S. States with the Highest Unemployment Benefits Claims (2015-2025) Chart
The chart shows that California leads the nation in total unemployment benefits claims from 2015 to 2025 with USD 39.7 billion, reflecting its large workforce and economic fluctuations over the decade. New York follows with USD 27 billion, while Texas records USD 24 billion, indicating the significant impact of unemployment trends in these populous states. Illinois ranks fourth with USD 21.9 billion, and Pennsylvania follows closely at USD 20.2 billion, highlighting their major labor markets. Florida registers USD 18.1 billion, Ohio USD 16.6 billion, and Michigan USD 15.5 billion, showing consistent benefit claims in key industrial regions. North Carolina reports USD 15 billion, while Georgia completes the top 10 with USD 14.1 billion, underscoring its steady unemployment assistance outflows. Overall, the data reveals how economic and employment shifts have driven substantial benefit claims, particularly in states with larger or more volatile job markets.
| Labels | Total Unemployment Claims (USD billions) 2015–2025 |
|---|---|
| California | 39.7 |
| New York | 27 |
| Texas | 24 |
| Illinois | 21.9 |
| Pennsylvania | 20.2 |
| Florida | 18.1 |
| Ohio | 16.6 |
| Michigan | 15.5 |
| North Carolina | 15 |
| Georgia | 14.1 |
