Maui County recorded an unemployment rate of 5.7% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 4,945 people out of the 164,568 living in Maui County at the time, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.
The unemployment rate in Maui County has increased compared to the 5.1% registered in 2020.
The percentage of people unemployed in Maui County was greater than the statewide unemployment rate of 4.9%.
Of the 82,250 people who had a job during that time, 658 were employed in the Armed Forces and 81,592 belonged to the civilian labor force.
Employment Status in Maui County During 2021
| Employment status | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| Unemployed | 4,945 | 5.7% |
| Employed | 82,250 | 94.3% |
| Employed in civilian labor force | 81,592 | 93.6% |
| Employed in armed forces | 658 | 0.8% |
