Department of Numbers

Colorado Unemployment

According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Colorado rose 0.1 percentage points in April 2012 to 7.9%. The state unemployment rate was 0.2 percentage points lower than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in Colorado peaked in March 2010 at 9.0% and is now 1.1 percentage points lower. From a post peak low of 7.8% in January 2012, the unemployment rate has now grown by 0.1 percentage points. You can also see Colorado unemployment compared to other states.

Unemployment Rate April 2012 Month/Month Year/Year
National 8.1% -0.1 -0.9
Colorado 7.9% +0.1 -0.5

Unemployment Rate: Colorado, National

Colorado monthly unemployment rate chart from 1990 to April 2012

Note: Recessions shown in gray

Colorado Unemployed

The number of people unemployed in Colorado peaked in October 2010 at 245,033. There are now 29,072 fewer people unemployed in the state. From a recent trough of 212,560 in February 2012, the number of unemployed has now grown by 3,401. Colorado job growth data is also available.

Unemployed Persons April 2012 Month/Month Year/Year
Colorado 215,961 +2,190 -12,066

Number of Unemployed Persons

Monthly chart of total unemployed in Colorado from 1990 to April 2012

Colorado Unemployment History

Date National
Unemployment Rate
Colorado
Unemployment Rate
Colorado
Unemployed
April 2012 8.1% 7.9% 215,961
March 2012 8.2% 7.8% 213,771
February 2012 8.3% 7.8% 212,560
January 2012 8.3% 7.8% 213,172
December 2011 8.5% 7.9% 215,071
November 2011 8.7% 8.0% 217,229
October 2011 8.9% 8.1% 220,028
September 2011 9.0% 8.2% 222,814
August 2011 9.1% 8.3% 225,173
July 2011 9.1% 8.3% 226,554
June 2011 9.1% 8.4% 226,960
May 2011 9.0% 8.4% 227,057
April 2011 9.0% 8.4% 228,027