North Dakota Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for North Dakota fell 0.1 percentage points in December 2011 to 3.3%. The state unemployment rate was 5.2 percentage points lower than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in North Dakota peaked in March 2009 at 4.3% and is now 1.0 percentage points lower. From a post peak low of 3.2% in May 2011, the unemployment rate has now grown by 0.1 percentage points. You can also see North Dakota unemployment compared to other states.
| Unemployment Rate | December 2011 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| National | 8.5% | -0.2 | -0.9 |
| North Dakota | 3.3% | -0.1 | -0.5 |
Note: All comparisons are made with December data as January state level unemployment data has not yet been released.
Unemployment Rate: North Dakota, National
Note: Recessions shown in gray
North Dakota Unemployed
The number of people unemployed in North Dakota peaked in April 2009 at 15,988. There are now 3,445 fewer people unemployed in the state. From a recent trough of 11,916 in May 2011, the number of unemployed has now grown by 627. North Dakota job growth data is also available.
| Unemployed Persons | December 2011 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | 12,543 | -303 | -1,723 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
North Dakota Unemployment History
| Date |
National Unemployment Rate |
North Dakota Unemployment Rate |
North Dakota Unemployed |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 2012 | 8.3% | — | — |
| December 2011 | 8.5% | 3.3% | 12,543 |
| November 2011 | 8.7% | 3.4% | 12,846 |
| October 2011 | 8.9% | 3.5% | 13,280 |
| September 2011 | 9.0% | 3.5% | 13,129 |
| August 2011 | 9.1% | 3.5% | 12,945 |
| July 2011 | 9.1% | 3.3% | 12,377 |
| June 2011 | 9.1% | 3.2% | 11,987 |
| May 2011 | 9.0% | 3.2% | 11,916 |
| April 2011 | 9.0% | 3.3% | 12,284 |
| March 2011 | 8.9% | 3.6% | 13,260 |
| February 2011 | 9.0% | 3.7% | 13,746 |
| January 2011 | 9.1% | 3.8% | 13,962 |
