COVID-19 & Hawaii’s Economy
To monitor Hawaii’s economic conditions during the COVID-19 outbreak, DBEDT put together this dashboard to compile the most recent economic data. Readers can go to each section to see more detailed and historical data.
Domestic Passenger Count Comparison – 2019 vs. 2020
As of April 3
As of April 3
International Passenger Count Comparison – 2019 vs. 2020
As of April 3
As of April 3
Summary of Passenger Count Growth, Year-to-Date
April – last updated 4/3
April – last updated 4/3
| State/county | Total | Domestic | Int’l | Japan | Other int’l |
| State | -98.7% | -98.3% | -99.9% | -99.8% | -100.0% |
| Oahu | -97.4% | ||||
| Hawaii | -98.8% | ||||
| Maui | -99.7% | ||||
| Kauai | -99.4% |
Int’l = international
Weekly Initial Unemployment Claims
Week Ending 3/28/2020
Week Ending 3/28/2020
| State/county | 2020 | 2019 | Number change | Percent change |
| State | 48,639 | 1,258 | 47,381 | 3,766.4% |
| Oahu | 27,020 | 681 | 26,339 | 3,867.7% |
| Hawaii | 6,467 | 337 | 6,130 | 1,819.0% |
| Maui | 10,933 | 182 | 10,751 | 5,907.1% |
| Kauai | 4,037 | 47 | 3,990 | 8,489.4% |
| Agent* | 182 | 11 | 171 | 1,554.5% |
*Agent claims are filed in Hawaii against another state.
Weekly Initial Unemployment Claims – 2019 vs. 2020
Week Ending 3/28/2020
Week Ending 3/28/2020
Change in Jobs – Feb. 2019 vs. Feb. 2020
Bankruptcy Filings, All Chapters – 2017 to 2020
General Fund Tax Revenue – 2016 to 2020
