Arizona Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Arizona fell 0.4 percentage points in April 2012 to 8.2%. The state unemployment rate was 0.1 percentage points higher than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in Arizona peaked in November 2009 at 10.8% and is now 2.6 percentage points lower. You can also see Arizona unemployment compared to other states.
| Unemployment Rate | April 2012 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| National | 8.1% | -0.1 | -0.9 |
| Arizona | 8.2% | -0.4 | -1.4 |
Unemployment Rate: Arizona, National
Note: Recessions shown in gray
Arizona Unemployed
The number of people unemployed in Arizona peaked in January 2010 at 338,072. There are now 92,205 fewer people unemployed in the state. Arizona job growth data is also available.
| Unemployed Persons | April 2012 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 245,867 | -11,855 | -45,903 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
Arizona Unemployment History
| Date |
National Unemployment Rate |
Arizona Unemployment Rate |
Arizona Unemployed |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2012 | 8.1% | 8.2% | 245,867 |
| March 2012 | 8.2% | 8.6% | 257,722 |
| February 2012 | 8.3% | 8.7% | 260,413 |
| January 2012 | 8.3% | 8.7% | 262,587 |
| December 2011 | 8.5% | 9.0% | 270,287 |
| November 2011 | 8.7% | 9.1% | 275,760 |
| October 2011 | 8.9% | 9.2% | 279,005 |
| September 2011 | 9.0% | 9.4% | 283,471 |
| August 2011 | 9.1% | 9.5% | 287,272 |
| July 2011 | 9.1% | 9.6% | 289,665 |
| June 2011 | 9.1% | 9.6% | 290,451 |
| May 2011 | 9.0% | 9.6% | 291,057 |
| April 2011 | 9.0% | 9.6% | 291,770 |
