Figure B
Low-wage workers are least likely to receive unemployment insurance benefits
| year | Not low-wage workers | Low-wage workers |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 35.3% | 15.9% |
| 2001 | 44.7% | 19.1% |
| 2002 | 48.0% | 22.2% |
| 2003 | 47.9% | 23.1% |
| 2004 | 38.1% | 18.4% |
| 2005 | 38.0% | 16.8% |
| 2006 | 33.2% | 15.0% |
| 2007 | 33.5% | 14.3% |
| 2008 | 39.5% | 19.2% |
| 2009 | 49.8% | 26.4% |
| 2010 | 47.0% | 25.5% |
| 2011 | 42.5% | 22.9% |
| 2012 | 38.1% | 19.2% |
| 2013 | 33.4% | 15.5% |
| 2014 | 27.6% | 11.9% |
| 2015 | 26.5% | 10.5% |
| 2016 | 26.0% | 10.7% |
| 2017 | 25.9% | 8.7% |
| 2018 | 20.5% | 9.5% |
Source: Authors’ calculations using the March Current Population Survey from IPUMS-CPS. UI recipiency is measured as those having UI benefit income during the previous year for those ages 16-64 who had been unemployed.
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