August 2026
The number of initial and continued Unemployment Insurance (UI) claims in Wyoming remained unusually low in August 2026. The 855 initial claims marked the second fewest in any month dating back to at least 2007. In addition, the 6,642 continued weeks claimed were the lowest for any month since August 2024.
There were 855 initial claims in August 2026, down from 1,098 in August 2025 (-243, or -22.1%).
The total number of continued weeks claimed decreased from 7,685 in August 2025 to 6,642 in August 2026 (-1,043, or -13.6%). There were 2,303 unique claimants in August 2026, down over the year (-328, or -12.5%) but up over the month (224, or 10.8%).
August 2026 Unemployment Insurance claims report also provides detailed information on initial and continued claims at the industry and county levels.