San Diego County's unemployment rate increased to 5.2% in July, up from a revised 4.9% in June and above last year's 4.8%, according to figures released Friday by the state Employment Development Department.

July's unadjusted unemployment rate was 6.1% for California and 4.6% for the nation during the same period.

Between June 2025 and July 2025, total nonfarm employment decreased from 1,573,100 to 1,557,600, a loss of 15,500 jobs. Agricultural employment fell by 100 jobs.

The largest decline in the month-over-month statistics was in the government industry sector, which saw a decrease of 17,200 jobs. The majority of these losses -- more than 83% -- were simply due to a summer recess. The state government lost 2,900 jobs, but the federal government remained steady.

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