Louisiana Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Louisiana rose 0.3 percentage points in April 2013 to 6.5%. The state unemployment rate was 1.0 percentage points lower than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in Louisiana peaked in September 2010 at 7.8% and is now 1.3 percentage points lower. From a post peak low of 5.6% in December 2012, the unemployment rate has now grown by 0.9 percentage points. You can also see Louisiana unemployment compared to other states.
| Unemployment Rate | April 2013 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| National | 7.5% | -0.1 | -0.6 |
| Louisiana | 6.5% | +0.3 | -0.3 |
Unemployment Rate: Louisiana, National
Note: Recessions shown in gray
Louisiana Unemployed
The number of people unemployed in Louisiana peaked in October 2010 at 163,330. There are now 28,399 fewer people unemployed in the state. From a recent trough of 116,738 in December 2012, the number of unemployed has now grown by 18,193. Louisiana job growth data is also available.
| Unemployed Persons | April 2013 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 134,931 | +5,567 | -6,926 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
Louisiana Unemployment History
| Date |
National Unemployment Rate |
Louisiana Unemployment Rate |
Louisiana Unemployed |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2013 | 7.5% | 6.5% | 134,931 |
| March 2013 | 7.6% | 6.2% | 129,364 |
| February 2013 | 7.7% | 6.0% | 126,684 |
| January 2013 | 7.9% | 5.9% | 124,257 |
| December 2012 | 7.8% | 5.6% | 116,738 |
| November 2012 | 7.8% | 5.7% | 119,663 |
| October 2012 | 7.9% | 5.9% | 123,440 |
| September 2012 | 7.8% | 6.1% | 127,894 |
| August 2012 | 8.1% | 6.4% | 132,514 |
| July 2012 | 8.2% | 6.6% | 136,536 |
| June 2012 | 8.2% | 6.7% | 139,444 |
| May 2012 | 8.2% | 6.8% | 141,109 |
| April 2012 | 8.1% | 6.8% | 141,857 |
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