New Mexico Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for New Mexico fell 0.2 percentage points in April 2013 to 6.7%. The state unemployment rate was 0.8 percentage points lower than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in New Mexico peaked in July 2010 at 8.0% and is now 1.3 percentage points lower. From a post peak low of 6.6% in December 2012, the unemployment rate has now grown by 0.1 percentage points. You can also see New Mexico unemployment compared to other states.
| Unemployment Rate | April 2013 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| National | 7.5% | -0.1 | -0.6 |
| New Mexico | 6.7% | -0.2 | -0.3 |
Unemployment Rate: New Mexico, National
Note: Recessions shown in gray
New Mexico Unemployed
The number of people unemployed in New Mexico peaked in August 2010 at 74,441. There are now 10,740 fewer people unemployed in the state. From a recent trough of 61,824 in December 2012, the number of unemployed has now grown by 1,877. New Mexico job growth data is also available.
| Unemployed Persons | April 2013 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | 63,701 | -1,040 | -1,371 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
New Mexico Unemployment History
| Date |
National Unemployment Rate |
New Mexico Unemployment Rate |
New Mexico Unemployed |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2013 | 7.5% | 6.7% | 63,701 |
| March 2013 | 7.6% | 6.9% | 64,741 |
| February 2013 | 7.7% | 6.8% | 63,775 |
| January 2013 | 7.9% | 6.6% | 62,297 |
| December 2012 | 7.8% | 6.6% | 61,824 |
| November 2012 | 7.8% | 6.7% | 62,478 |
| October 2012 | 7.9% | 6.8% | 63,308 |
| September 2012 | 7.8% | 6.9% | 64,247 |
| August 2012 | 8.1% | 7.0% | 65,118 |
| July 2012 | 8.2% | 7.0% | 65,660 |
| June 2012 | 8.2% | 7.0% | 65,737 |
| May 2012 | 8.2% | 7.0% | 65,464 |
| April 2012 | 8.1% | 7.0% | 65,072 |
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