Indiana Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Indiana fell 0.0 percentage points in December 2011 to 9.0%. The state unemployment rate was 0.5 percentage points higher than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in Indiana peaked in June 2009 at 10.9% and is now 1.9 percentage points lower. From a post peak low of 8.2% in April 2011, the unemployment rate has now grown by 0.8 percentage points. You can also see Indiana unemployment compared to other states.
| Unemployment Rate | December 2011 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| National | 8.5% | -0.2 | -0.9 |
| Indiana | 9.0% | 0.0 | -0.5 |
Note: All comparisons are made with December data as January state level unemployment data has not yet been released.
Unemployment Rate: Indiana, National
Note: Recessions shown in gray
Indiana Unemployed
The number of people unemployed in Indiana peaked in May 2009 at 347,098. There are now 62,303 fewer people unemployed in the state. From a recent trough of 254,711 in May 2011, the number of unemployed has now grown by 30,084. Indiana job growth data is also available.
| Unemployed Persons | December 2011 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 284,795 | -531 | -11,295 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
Indiana Unemployment History
| Date |
National Unemployment Rate |
Indiana Unemployment Rate |
Indiana Unemployed |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 2012 | 8.3% | — | — |
| December 2011 | 8.5% | 9.0% | 284,795 |
| November 2011 | 8.7% | 9.0% | 285,326 |
| October 2011 | 8.9% | 9.0% | 283,611 |
| September 2011 | 9.0% | 8.9% | 277,583 |
| August 2011 | 9.1% | 8.7% | 271,099 |
| July 2011 | 9.1% | 8.5% | 263,612 |
| June 2011 | 9.1% | 8.3% | 257,481 |
| May 2011 | 9.0% | 8.2% | 254,711 |
| April 2011 | 9.0% | 8.2% | 255,589 |
| March 2011 | 8.9% | 8.5% | 264,840 |
| February 2011 | 9.0% | 8.8% | 275,718 |
| January 2011 | 9.1% | 9.1% | 285,396 |
