Minnesota Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Minnesota fell 0.2 percentage points in April 2012 to 5.6%. The state unemployment rate was 2.5 percentage points lower than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in Minnesota peaked in April 2009 at 8.3% and is now 2.7 percentage points lower. From a post peak low of 5.6% in January 2012, the unemployment rate has now grown by 0.0 percentage points. You can also see Minnesota unemployment compared to other states.
| Unemployment Rate | April 2012 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| National | 8.1% | -0.1 | -0.9 |
| Minnesota | 5.6% | -0.2 | -1.0 |
Unemployment Rate: Minnesota, National
Note: Recessions shown in gray
Minnesota Unemployed
The number of people unemployed in Minnesota peaked in May 2009 at 246,322. There are now 80,426 fewer people unemployed in the state. From a recent trough of 165,620 in January 2012, the number of unemployed has now grown by 276. Minnesota job growth data is also available.
| Unemployed Persons | April 2012 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 165,896 | -7,214 | -30,299 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
Minnesota Unemployment History
| Date |
National Unemployment Rate |
Minnesota Unemployment Rate |
Minnesota Unemployed |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2012 | 8.1% | 5.6% | 165,896 |
| March 2012 | 8.2% | 5.8% | 173,110 |
| February 2012 | 8.3% | 5.7% | 170,028 |
| January 2012 | 8.3% | 5.6% | 165,620 |
| December 2011 | 8.5% | 5.7% | 170,965 |
| November 2011 | 8.7% | 5.9% | 175,047 |
| October 2011 | 8.9% | 6.1% | 180,993 |
| September 2011 | 9.0% | 6.3% | 187,024 |
| August 2011 | 9.1% | 6.5% | 192,949 |
| July 2011 | 9.1% | 6.6% | 196,460 |
| June 2011 | 9.1% | 6.7% | 198,153 |
| May 2011 | 9.0% | 6.6% | 197,340 |
| April 2011 | 9.0% | 6.6% | 196,195 |
