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Unemployment Insurance Data, Metrics, and Analytics

The Maryland Department of Labor regularly provides key information about unemployment insurance claims.

Data on Maryland’s Federal Workers

In 2025, federal layoffs and funding disruptions began to significantly impact Maryland’s workforce. In recognition of these disruptions, MD Labor is providing two additional reports:

“Fast Facts: Maryland’s Federal Workforce” is a reference document with commonly requested data on how the federal government impacts Maryland’s economy. This document includes baseline information from prior to recent federal actions on things like federal jobs in Maryland, Maryland residents employed by the federal government, the number of Maryland federal contractors, and federal contract dollars spent in Maryland.

High-Frequency Indicators - September 26, 2025 (pdf) This document provides weekly data on initial unemployment claims for both (1) federal workers, filing through the unemployment insurance program that is specific to them (called Unemployment Compensation for Federal Employees, or UCFE), and (2) workers who are not federal employees, filing through the regular state unemployment program, such as federal contractors, other private sector workers, and state and local public sector workers.

Initial Claims by County

Unemployment Insurance Initial Claims by County
Weekly listing of new claims filed with the Maryland Department of Unemployment Insurance, including both regular unemployment insurance and federal programs.

Weekly Reports: Open, Closed, and Resolved Claims

Number of Open Claims

“Open Claims” include claims for which a claimant has filed or is likely to file a weekly certification for the week.

Week Ending September 27, 2025 - 26,981
Week Ending September 20, 2025 - 27,311
Week Ending September 13, 2025 - 27,366
Week Ending September 9, 2025 - 28,044
Week Ending August 30, 2025 - 29,505
Week Ending August 23, 2025 - 30,365
Week Ending August 16, 2025 - 30,711
Week Ending August 9, 2025 - 30,511

Number of Claims Closed

“Claims Closed” includes all claims that became inactive or expired.

Week Ending September 27, 2025 - 2,335
Week Ending September 20, 2025 - 2,048
Week Ending September 13, 2025 - 2,234
Week Ending September 9, 2025 - 2,321
Week Ending August 30, 2025 - 2,194
Week Ending August 23, 2025 - 2,129
Week Ending August 16, 2025 - 2,210
Week Ending August 9, 2025 - 2,248

Number of Claims Resolved by Adjudication

“Claims Resolved” includes all nonmonetary determinations for all unemployment insurance programs.

Week Ending September 27, 2025 - 11,958
Week Ending September 20, 2025 - 12,033
Week Ending September 13, 2025 - 12,328
Week Ending September 9, 2025 - 11,902
Week Ending August 30, 2025 - 12,705
Week Ending August 23, 2025 - 12,865
Week Ending August 16, 2025 - 12,987
Week Ending August 9, 2025 - 14,458

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Unemployment Insurance Data, Metrics, and Analytics

Data on Maryland’s Federal Workers

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Initial Claims by County

Weekly Reports: Open, Closed, and Resolved Claims