South Carolina Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for South Carolina fell 0.4 percentage points in April 2013 to 8.0%. The state unemployment rate was 0.5 percentage points higher than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in South Carolina peaked in November 2009 at 11.9% and is now 3.9 percentage points lower. You can also see South Carolina unemployment compared to other states.
| Unemployment Rate | April 2013 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| National | 7.5% | -0.1 | -0.6 |
| South Carolina | 8.0% | -0.4 | -1.3 |
Unemployment Rate: South Carolina, National
Note: Recessions shown in gray
South Carolina Unemployed
The number of people unemployed in South Carolina peaked in December 2009 at 255,046. There are now 80,694 fewer people unemployed in the state. South Carolina job growth data is also available.
| Unemployed Persons | April 2013 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 174,352 | -8,238 | -26,543 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
South Carolina Unemployment History
| Date |
National Unemployment Rate |
South Carolina Unemployment Rate |
South Carolina Unemployed |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2013 | 7.5% | 8.0% | 174,352 |
| March 2013 | 7.6% | 8.4% | 182,590 |
| February 2013 | 7.7% | 8.6% | 187,073 |
| January 2013 | 7.9% | 8.7% | 188,997 |
| December 2012 | 7.8% | 8.6% | 185,864 |
| November 2012 | 7.8% | 8.6% | 187,258 |
| October 2012 | 7.9% | 8.8% | 189,553 |
| September 2012 | 7.8% | 8.9% | 192,668 |
| August 2012 | 8.1% | 9.1% | 196,190 |
| July 2012 | 8.2% | 9.2% | 199,183 |
| June 2012 | 8.2% | 9.3% | 200,893 |
| May 2012 | 8.2% | 9.3% | 201,259 |
| April 2012 | 8.1% | 9.3% | 200,895 |
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