Connecticut Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Connecticut fell 0.0 percentage points in April 2013 to 8.0%. The state unemployment rate was 0.5 percentage points higher than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in Connecticut peaked in August 2010 at 9.4% and is now 1.4 percentage points lower. From a post peak low of 8.0% in February 2013, the unemployment rate has now grown by 0.0 percentage points. You can also see Connecticut unemployment compared to other states.
| Unemployment Rate | April 2013 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| National | 7.5% | -0.1 | -0.6 |
| Connecticut | 8.0% | 0.0 | -0.2 |
Unemployment Rate: Connecticut, National
Note: Recessions shown in gray
Connecticut Unemployed
The number of people unemployed in Connecticut peaked in October 2010 at 180,831. There are now 33,800 fewer people unemployed in the state. Connecticut job growth data is also available.
| Unemployed Persons | April 2013 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 147,031 | -1,219 | -8,283 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
Connecticut Unemployment History
| Date |
National Unemployment Rate |
Connecticut Unemployment Rate |
Connecticut Unemployed |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2013 | 7.5% | 8.0% | 147,031 |
| March 2013 | 7.6% | 8.0% | 148,250 |
| February 2013 | 7.7% | 8.0% | 149,344 |
| January 2013 | 7.9% | 8.1% | 151,749 |
| December 2012 | 7.8% | 8.2% | 153,670 |
| November 2012 | 7.8% | 8.3% | 155,513 |
| October 2012 | 7.9% | 8.4% | 157,552 |
| September 2012 | 7.8% | 8.5% | 159,651 |
| August 2012 | 8.1% | 8.6% | 161,254 |
| July 2012 | 8.2% | 8.6% | 161,539 |
| June 2012 | 8.2% | 8.5% | 160,219 |
| May 2012 | 8.2% | 8.4% | 157,827 |
| April 2012 | 8.1% | 8.2% | 155,314 |
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