New Hampshire Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for New Hampshire fell 0.2 percentage points in April 2013 to 5.5%. The state unemployment rate was 2.0 percentage points lower than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in New Hampshire peaked in October 2009 at 6.7% and is now 1.2 percentage points lower. From a post peak low of 5.3% in January 2012, the unemployment rate has now grown by 0.2 percentage points. You can also see New Hampshire unemployment compared to other states.
| Unemployment Rate | April 2013 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| National | 7.5% | -0.1 | -0.6 |
| New Hampshire | 5.5% | -0.2 | +0.1 |
Unemployment Rate: New Hampshire, National
Note: Recessions shown in gray
New Hampshire Unemployed
The number of people unemployed in New Hampshire peaked in December 2009 at 49,578. There are now 8,570 fewer people unemployed in the state. From a recent trough of 39,427 in February 2012, the number of unemployed has now grown by 1,581. New Hampshire job growth data is also available.
| Unemployed Persons | April 2013 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | 41,008 | -1,692 | +1,042 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
New Hampshire Unemployment History
| Date |
National Unemployment Rate |
New Hampshire Unemployment Rate |
New Hampshire Unemployed |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2013 | 7.5% | 5.5% | 41,008 |
| March 2013 | 7.6% | 5.7% | 42,700 |
| February 2013 | 7.7% | 5.8% | 43,044 |
| January 2013 | 7.9% | 5.8% | 43,288 |
| December 2012 | 7.8% | 5.7% | 42,201 |
| November 2012 | 7.8% | 5.7% | 42,174 |
| October 2012 | 7.9% | 5.7% | 42,152 |
| September 2012 | 7.8% | 5.7% | 42,169 |
| August 2012 | 8.1% | 5.7% | 42,130 |
| July 2012 | 8.2% | 5.6% | 41,863 |
| June 2012 | 8.2% | 5.6% | 41,325 |
| May 2012 | 8.2% | 5.5% | 40,634 |
| April 2012 | 8.1% | 5.4% | 39,966 |
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