Top 10 States with the Highest Layoffs per 100,000 Workers in 2025

This chart highlights the states experiencing the most layoffs relative to their workforce size in 2025. The data reveals how layoffs vary widely across the U.S., with certain states facing disproportionate impacts on workers and local economies.

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New Jersey leads the nation with 1,843 layoffs per 100,000 workers, underscoring significant job instability in the region.

Chart: Levine AND Wiss Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsCreated with Datawrapper