Arizona Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Arizona fell 0.0 percentage points in December 2011 to 8.7%. The state unemployment rate was 0.2 percentage points higher than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in Arizona peaked in November 2009 at 10.4% and is now 1.7 percentage points lower. From a post peak low of 8.7% in November 2011, the unemployment rate has now grown by 0.0 percentage points. You can also see Arizona unemployment compared to other states.
| Unemployment Rate | December 2011 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| National | 8.5% | -0.2 | -0.9 |
| Arizona | 8.7% | 0.0 | -0.9 |
Note: All comparisons are made with December data as January state level unemployment data has not yet been released.
Unemployment Rate: Arizona, National
Note: Recessions shown in gray
Arizona Unemployed
The number of people unemployed in Arizona peaked in December 2009 at 328,129. There are now 54,056 fewer people unemployed in the state. Arizona job growth data is also available.
| Unemployed Persons | December 2011 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 274,073 | -945 | -30,344 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
Arizona Unemployment History
| Date |
National Unemployment Rate |
Arizona Unemployment Rate |
Arizona Unemployed |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 2012 | 8.3% | — | — |
| December 2011 | 8.5% | 8.7% | 274,073 |
| November 2011 | 8.7% | 8.7% | 275,018 |
| October 2011 | 8.9% | 9.0% | 282,508 |
| September 2011 | 9.0% | 9.1% | 287,100 |
| August 2011 | 9.1% | 9.3% | 294,906 |
| July 2011 | 9.1% | 9.4% | 296,316 |
| June 2011 | 9.1% | 9.3% | 295,322 |
| May 2011 | 9.0% | 9.1% | 291,546 |
| April 2011 | 9.0% | 9.3% | 297,268 |
| March 2011 | 8.9% | 9.5% | 303,209 |
| February 2011 | 9.0% | 9.6% | 304,201 |
| January 2011 | 9.1% | 9.6% | 304,828 |
