Mississippi Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Mississippi fell 0.3 percentage points in April 2013 to 9.1%. The state unemployment rate was 1.6 percentage points higher than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in Mississippi peaked in January 2010 at 10.9% and is now 1.8 percentage points lower. From a post peak low of 8.9% in December 2012, the unemployment rate has now grown by 0.2 percentage points. You can also see Mississippi unemployment compared to other states.
| Unemployment Rate | April 2013 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| National | 7.5% | -0.1 | -0.6 |
| Mississippi | 9.1% | -0.3 | +0.1 |
Note: All comparisons are made with April data as May state level unemployment data has not yet been released.
Unemployment Rate: Mississippi, National
Note: Recessions shown in gray
Mississippi Unemployed
The number of people unemployed in Mississippi peaked in July 2011 at 145,289. There are now 24,705 fewer people unemployed in the state. From a recent trough of 119,098 in December 2012, the number of unemployed has now grown by 1,486. Mississippi job growth data is also available.
| Unemployed Persons | April 2013 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 120,584 | -4,497 | +462 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
Mississippi Unemployment History
| Date |
National Unemployment Rate |
Mississippi Unemployment Rate |
Mississippi Unemployed |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2013 | 7.6% | — | — |
| April 2013 | 7.5% | 9.1% | 120,584 |
| March 2013 | 7.6% | 9.4% | 125,081 |
| February 2013 | 7.7% | 9.6% | 127,996 |
| January 2013 | 7.9% | 9.3% | 124,774 |
| December 2012 | 7.8% | 8.9% | 119,098 |
| November 2012 | 7.8% | 9.0% | 120,042 |
| October 2012 | 7.9% | 9.1% | 121,235 |
| September 2012 | 7.8% | 9.2% | 122,616 |
| August 2012 | 8.1% | 9.3% | 123,748 |
| July 2012 | 8.2% | 9.3% | 123,904 |
| June 2012 | 8.2% | 9.2% | 122,957 |
| May 2012 | 8.2% | 9.1% | 121,429 |

