Florida Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Florida fell 0.1 percentage points in December 2011 to 9.9%. The state unemployment rate was 1.4 percentage points higher than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in Florida peaked in December 2010 at 12.0% and is now 2.1 percentage points lower. You can also see Florida unemployment compared to other states.
| Unemployment Rate | December 2011 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| National | 8.5% | -0.2 | -0.9 |
| Florida | 9.9% | -0.1 | -2.1 |
Note: All comparisons are made with December data as January state level unemployment data has not yet been released.
Unemployment Rate: Florida, National
Note: Recessions shown in gray
Florida Unemployed
The number of people unemployed in Florida peaked in December 2010 at 1,110,628. There are now 197,690 fewer people unemployed in the state. Florida job growth data is also available.
| Unemployed Persons | December 2011 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 912,938 | -13,744 | -197,690 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
Florida Unemployment History
| Date |
National Unemployment Rate |
Florida Unemployment Rate |
Florida Unemployed |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 2012 | 8.3% | — | — |
| December 2011 | 8.5% | 9.9% | 912,938 |
| November 2011 | 8.7% | 10.0% | 926,682 |
| October 2011 | 8.9% | 10.4% | 955,541 |
| September 2011 | 9.0% | 10.6% | 978,229 |
| August 2011 | 9.1% | 10.7% | 988,521 |
| July 2011 | 9.1% | 10.7% | 988,418 |
| June 2011 | 9.1% | 10.7% | 983,808 |
| May 2011 | 9.0% | 10.6% | 980,425 |
| April 2011 | 9.0% | 10.8% | 996,964 |
| March 2011 | 8.9% | 11.1% | 1,030,216 |
| February 2011 | 9.0% | 11.5% | 1,068,382 |
| January 2011 | 9.1% | 11.9% | 1,101,829 |
