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Alabama Unemployment

According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Alabama fell 0.3 percentage points in April 2013 to 6.9%. The state unemployment rate was 0.6 percentage points lower than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in Alabama peaked in September 2009 at 10.5% and is now 3.6 percentage points lower. From a post peak low of 6.8% in December 2012, the unemployment rate has now grown by 0.1 percentage points. You can also see Alabama unemployment compared to other states.

Unemployment Rate April 2013 Month/Month Year/Year
National 7.5% -0.1 -0.6
Alabama 6.9% -0.3 -0.5

Unemployment Rate: Alabama, National

Alabama monthly unemployment rate chart from 1990 to April 2013

Note: Recessions shown in gray

Alabama Unemployed

The number of people unemployed in Alabama peaked in September 2009 at 222,745. There are now 72,242 fewer people unemployed in the state. From a recent trough of 145,613 in December 2012, the number of unemployed has now grown by 4,890. Alabama job growth data is also available.

Unemployed Persons April 2013 Month/Month Year/Year
Alabama 150,503 -4,508 -8,246

Number of Unemployed Persons

Monthly chart of total unemployed in Alabama from 1990 to April 2013

Alabama Unemployment History

Date National
Unemployment Rate 		Alabama
Unemployment Rate 		Alabama
Unemployed
April 2013 7.5% 6.9% 150,503
March 2013 7.6% 7.2% 155,011
February 2013 7.7% 7.2% 154,790
January 2013 7.9% 6.9% 148,663
December 2012 7.8% 6.8% 145,613
November 2012 7.8% 6.9% 148,956
October 2012 7.9% 7.1% 152,957
September 2012 7.8% 7.3% 157,360
August 2012 8.1% 7.5% 161,435
July 2012 8.2% 7.6% 163,932
June 2012 8.2% 7.6% 163,982
May 2012 8.2% 7.5% 161,848
April 2012 8.1% 7.4% 158,749

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