Department of Numbers

Missouri Unemployment

According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Missouri fell 0.1 percentage points in April 2013 to 6.6%. The state unemployment rate was 0.9 percentage points lower than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in Missouri peaked in June 2009 at 9.6% and is now 3.0 percentage points lower. From a post peak low of 6.6% in November 2012, the unemployment rate has now grown by 0.0 percentage points. You can also see Missouri unemployment compared to other states.

Unemployment Rate April 2013 Month/Month Year/Year
National 7.5% -0.1 -0.6
Missouri 6.6% -0.1 -0.4

Note: All comparisons are made with April data as May state level unemployment data has not yet been released.

Unemployment Rate: Missouri, National

Missouri monthly unemployment rate chart from 1990 to April 2013

Note: Recessions shown in gray

Missouri Unemployed

The number of people unemployed in Missouri peaked in July 2009 at 295,260. There are now 95,826 fewer people unemployed in the state. From a recent trough of 197,960 in December 2012, the number of unemployed has now grown by 1,474. Missouri job growth data is also available.

Unemployed Persons April 2013 Month/Month Year/Year
Missouri 199,434 -375 -9,148

Number of Unemployed Persons

Monthly chart of total unemployed in Missouri from 1990 to April 2013

Missouri Unemployment History

Date National
Unemployment Rate
Missouri
Unemployment Rate
Missouri
Unemployed
May 2013 7.6%
April 2013 7.5% 6.6% 199,434
March 2013 7.6% 6.7% 199,809
February 2013 7.7% 6.7% 199,979
January 2013 7.9% 6.6% 198,363
December 2012 7.8% 6.6% 197,960
November 2012 7.8% 6.6% 198,038
October 2012 7.9% 6.7% 201,749
September 2012 7.8% 6.8% 202,996
August 2012 8.1% 7.0% 208,189
July 2012 8.2% 7.1% 210,779
June 2012 8.2% 7.0% 209,763
May 2012 8.2% 7.0% 209,426