Figure 3: Unemployment has remained low across the state
Average annual unemployment rate
2019
2023
0.0
1.0
2.0
3.0%
2.3%
2.4%
2.9%
2.9%
2.9%
2.8%
3.2%
3.1%
Portland-South Portland Metro Area
Lewiston-Auburn Metro Area
Bangor Metro Area
Remainder of State