New Jersey Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for New Jersey fell 0.3 percentage points in April 2013 to 8.7%. The state unemployment rate was 1.2 percentage points higher than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in New Jersey peaked in December 2009 at 9.7% and is now 1.0 percentage points lower. You can also see New Jersey unemployment compared to other states.
| Unemployment Rate | April 2013 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| National | 7.5% | -0.1 | -0.6 |
| New Jersey | 8.7% | -0.3 | -0.7 |
Unemployment Rate: New Jersey, National
Note: Recessions shown in gray
New Jersey Unemployed
The number of people unemployed in New Jersey peaked in August 2012 at 445,116. There are now 45,659 fewer people unemployed in the state. New Jersey job growth data is also available.
| Unemployed Persons | April 2013 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 399,457 | -15,728 | -29,720 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
New Jersey Unemployment History
| Date |
National Unemployment Rate |
New Jersey Unemployment Rate |
New Jersey Unemployed |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2013 | 7.5% | 8.7% | 399,457 |
| March 2013 | 7.6% | 9.0% | 415,185 |
| February 2013 | 7.7% | 9.3% | 431,722 |
| January 2013 | 7.9% | 9.5% | 443,027 |
| December 2012 | 7.8% | 9.5% | 441,868 |
| November 2012 | 7.8% | 9.6% | 442,501 |
| October 2012 | 7.9% | 9.6% | 443,146 |
| September 2012 | 7.8% | 9.6% | 444,247 |
| August 2012 | 8.1% | 9.7% | 445,116 |
| July 2012 | 8.2% | 9.7% | 444,319 |
| June 2012 | 8.2% | 9.6% | 441,090 |
| May 2012 | 8.2% | 9.5% | 435,713 |
| April 2012 | 8.1% | 9.4% | 429,177 |
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