Department of Numbers

Ohio Unemployment

According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Ohio fell 0.1 percentage points in April 2013 to 7.0%. The state unemployment rate was 0.5 percentage points lower than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in Ohio peaked in July 2009 at 10.6% and is now 3.6 percentage points lower. From a post peak low of 6.7% in December 2012, the unemployment rate has now grown by 0.3 percentage points. You can also see Ohio unemployment compared to other states.

Unemployment Rate April 2013 Month/Month Year/Year
National 7.5% -0.1 -0.6
Ohio 7.0% -0.1 -0.3

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

Unemployment Rate: Ohio, National

Ohio monthly unemployment rate chart from 1990 to April 2013

Note: Recessions shown in gray

Ohio Unemployed

The number of people unemployed in Ohio peaked in July 2009 at 629,489. There are now 229,702 fewer people unemployed in the state. From a recent trough of 384,597 in December 2012, the number of unemployed has now grown by 15,190. Ohio job growth data is also available.

Unemployed Persons April 2013 Month/Month Year/Year
Ohio 399,787 -6,851 -21,322

Number of Unemployed Persons

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

Ohio Unemployment History

Date National
Unemployment Rate
Ohio
Unemployment Rate
Ohio
Unemployed
May 2013 7.6%
April 2013 7.5% 7.0% 399,787
March 2013 7.6% 7.1% 406,638
February 2013 7.7% 7.1% 405,246
January 2013 7.9% 7.0% 399,440
December 2012 7.8% 6.7% 384,597
November 2012 7.8% 6.8% 389,594
October 2012 7.9% 6.9% 395,995
September 2012 7.8% 7.0% 403,058
August 2012 8.1% 7.2% 410,194
July 2012 8.2% 7.2% 415,393
June 2012 8.2% 7.3% 418,092
May 2012 8.2% 7.3% 419,646