| Application Type | U.S. Monthly (May 2023) | U.S. Monthly (April 2023) | U.S. Percent Change (May/April) | … | West Monthly (May 2023) | West Monthly (April 2023) | West Percent Change (May/April) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Applications | 436048 | 434526 | 0.4 | … | 104123 | 101220 | 2.9 |
| High-Propensity Applications | 140837 | 144974 | -2.9 | … | 34553 | 35136 | -1.7 |
Business Applications:
These are applications submitted to start a new business. In May 2023, there were 436,048 applications, slightly up from 434,526 in April 2023, representing a 0.4% increase.
High-Propensity Applications:
These are applications from businesses that are likely to hire employees. In May 2023, there were 140,837 such applications, down from 144,974 in April 2023, representing a 2.9% decrease.
