Alabama Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Alabama fell 0.6 percentage points in December 2011 to 8.1%. The state unemployment rate was 0.4 percentage points lower than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in Alabama peaked in September 2009 at 10.4% and is now 2.3 percentage points lower. You can also see Alabama unemployment compared to other states.
| Unemployment Rate | December 2011 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| National | 8.5% | -0.2 | -0.9 |
| Alabama | 8.1% | -0.6 | -1.0 |
Note: All comparisons are made with December data as January state level unemployment data has not yet been released.
Unemployment Rate: Alabama, National
Note: Recessions shown in gray
Alabama Unemployed
The number of people unemployed in Alabama peaked in September 2009 at 223,871. There are now 49,752 fewer people unemployed in the state. Alabama job growth data is also available.
| Unemployed Persons | December 2011 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 174,119 | -13,377 | -19,039 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
Alabama Unemployment History
| Date |
National Unemployment Rate |
Alabama Unemployment Rate |
Alabama Unemployed |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 2012 | 8.3% | — | — |
| December 2011 | 8.5% | 8.1% | 174,119 |
| November 2011 | 8.7% | 8.7% | 187,496 |
| October 2011 | 8.9% | 9.3% | 201,042 |
| September 2011 | 9.0% | 9.8% | 211,132 |
| August 2011 | 9.1% | 9.9% | 213,222 |
| July 2011 | 9.1% | 10.0% | 215,631 |
| June 2011 | 9.1% | 9.9% | 213,886 |
| May 2011 | 9.0% | 9.6% | 206,578 |
| April 2011 | 9.0% | 9.3% | 199,749 |
| March 2011 | 8.9% | 9.2% | 195,210 |
| February 2011 | 9.0% | 9.3% | 196,714 |
| January 2011 | 9.1% | 9.3% | 196,125 |
