Minnesota Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Minnesota fell 0.1 percentage points in April 2013 to 5.3%. The state unemployment rate was 2.2 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 3.0 percentage points lower. You can also see Minnesota unemployment compared to other states.
| Unemployment Rate | April 2013 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| National | 7.5% | -0.1 | -0.6 |
| Minnesota | 5.3% | -0.1 | -0.3 |
Unemployment Rate: Minnesota, National
Note: Recessions shown in gray
Minnesota Unemployed
The number of people unemployed in Minnesota peaked in May 2009 at 246,904. There are now 87,903 fewer people unemployed in the state. Minnesota job growth data is also available.
| Unemployed Persons | April 2013 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 159,001 | -2,142 | -8,524 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
Minnesota Unemployment History
| Date |
National Unemployment Rate |
Minnesota Unemployment Rate |
Minnesota Unemployed |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2013 | 7.5% | 5.3% | 159,001 |
| March 2013 | 7.6% | 5.4% | 161,143 |
| February 2013 | 7.7% | 5.5% | 164,315 |
| January 2013 | 7.9% | 5.5% | 165,123 |
| December 2012 | 7.8% | 5.4% | 161,652 |
| November 2012 | 7.8% | 5.5% | 162,503 |
| October 2012 | 7.9% | 5.6% | 164,985 |
| September 2012 | 7.8% | 5.6% | 166,631 |
| August 2012 | 8.1% | 5.7% | 169,457 |
| July 2012 | 8.2% | 5.8% | 170,491 |
| June 2012 | 8.2% | 5.7% | 169,517 |
| May 2012 | 8.2% | 5.7% | 168,565 |
| April 2012 | 8.1% | 5.6% | 167,525 |
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