Kansas Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Kansas fell 0.1 percentage points in April 2013 to 5.5%. The state unemployment rate was 2.0 percentage points lower than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in Kansas peaked in June 2009 at 7.5% and is now 2.0 percentage points lower. From a post peak low of 5.5% in November 2012, the unemployment rate has now grown by 0.0 percentage points. You can also see Kansas unemployment compared to other states.
| Unemployment Rate | April 2013 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| National | 7.5% | -0.1 | -0.6 |
| Kansas | 5.5% | -0.1 | -0.3 |
Unemployment Rate: Kansas, National
Note: Recessions shown in gray
Kansas Unemployed
The number of people unemployed in Kansas peaked in July 2009 at 114,071. There are now 31,142 fewer people unemployed in the state. From a recent trough of 81,283 in December 2012, the number of unemployed has now grown by 1,646. Kansas job growth data is also available.
| Unemployed Persons | April 2013 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 82,929 | -88 | -3,640 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
Kansas Unemployment History
| Date |
National Unemployment Rate |
Kansas Unemployment Rate |
Kansas Unemployed |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2013 | 7.5% | 5.5% | 82,929 |
| March 2013 | 7.6% | 5.6% | 83,017 |
| February 2013 | 7.7% | 5.5% | 82,627 |
| January 2013 | 7.9% | 5.5% | 82,190 |
| December 2012 | 7.8% | 5.5% | 81,283 |
| November 2012 | 7.8% | 5.5% | 81,331 |
| October 2012 | 7.9% | 5.6% | 82,738 |
| September 2012 | 7.8% | 5.6% | 83,374 |
| August 2012 | 8.1% | 5.8% | 85,609 |
| July 2012 | 8.2% | 5.8% | 86,943 |
| June 2012 | 8.2% | 5.8% | 86,922 |
| May 2012 | 8.2% | 5.8% | 86,980 |
| April 2012 | 8.1% | 5.8% | 86,569 |
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