Rhode Island Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Rhode Island fell 0.3 percentage points in April 2013 to 8.8%. The state unemployment rate was 1.3 percentage points higher than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in Rhode Island peaked in January 2010 at 11.9% and is now 3.1 percentage points lower. You can also see Rhode Island unemployment compared to other states.
| Unemployment Rate | April 2013 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| National | 7.5% | -0.1 | -0.6 |
| Rhode Island | 8.8% | -0.3 | -1.8 |
Unemployment Rate: Rhode Island, National
Note: Recessions shown in gray
Rhode Island Unemployed
The number of people unemployed in Rhode Island peaked in February 2010 at 68,060. There are now 18,687 fewer people unemployed in the state. Rhode Island job growth data is also available.
| Unemployed Persons | April 2013 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | 49,373 | -1,747 | -9,775 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
Rhode Island Unemployment History
| Date |
National Unemployment Rate |
Rhode Island Unemployment Rate |
Rhode Island Unemployed |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2013 | 7.5% | 8.8% | 49,373 |
| March 2013 | 7.6% | 9.1% | 51,120 |
| February 2013 | 7.7% | 9.4% | 53,024 |
| January 2013 | 7.9% | 9.8% | 54,924 |
| December 2012 | 7.8% | 9.9% | 55,610 |
| November 2012 | 7.8% | 10.0% | 56,122 |
| October 2012 | 7.9% | 10.1% | 56,781 |
| September 2012 | 7.8% | 10.2% | 57,561 |
| August 2012 | 8.1% | 10.4% | 58,335 |
| July 2012 | 8.2% | 10.5% | 58,898 |
| June 2012 | 8.2% | 10.6% | 59,151 |
| May 2012 | 8.2% | 10.6% | 59,184 |
| April 2012 | 8.1% | 10.6% | 59,148 |
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