Mississippi Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Mississippi fell 0.1 percentage points in December 2011 to 10.4%. The state unemployment rate was 1.9 percentage points higher than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in Mississippi peaked in January 2010 at 11.0% and is now 0.6 percentage points lower. From a post peak low of 10.1% in August 2010, the unemployment rate has now grown by 0.3 percentage points. You can also see Mississippi unemployment compared to other states.
| Unemployment Rate | December 2011 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| National | 8.5% | -0.2 | -0.9 |
| Mississippi | 10.4% | -0.1 | +0.2 |
Note: All comparisons are made with December data as January 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 October 2011 at 144,064. There are now 4,274 fewer people unemployed in the state. Mississippi job growth data is also available.
| Unemployed Persons | December 2011 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 139,790 | -2,665 | +5,077 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
Mississippi Unemployment History
| Date |
National Unemployment Rate |
Mississippi Unemployment Rate |
Mississippi Unemployed |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 2012 | 8.3% | — | — |
| December 2011 | 8.5% | 10.4% | 139,790 |
| November 2011 | 8.7% | 10.5% | 142,455 |
| October 2011 | 8.9% | 10.6% | 144,064 |
| September 2011 | 9.0% | 10.6% | 142,814 |
| August 2011 | 9.1% | 10.4% | 139,491 |
| July 2011 | 9.1% | 10.4% | 140,007 |
| June 2011 | 9.1% | 10.4% | 140,074 |
| May 2011 | 9.0% | 10.3% | 138,995 |
| April 2011 | 9.0% | 10.4% | 139,724 |
| March 2011 | 8.9% | 10.2% | 136,998 |
| February 2011 | 9.0% | 10.2% | 136,360 |
| January 2011 | 9.1% | 10.1% | 134,349 |
