South Dakota Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for South Dakota fell 0.2 percentage points in April 2013 to 4.1%. The state unemployment rate was 3.4 percentage points lower than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in South Dakota peaked in January 2010 at 5.4% and is now 1.3 percentage points lower. You can also see South Dakota unemployment compared to other states.
| Unemployment Rate | April 2013 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| National | 7.5% | -0.1 | -0.6 |
| South Dakota | 4.1% | -0.2 | -0.3 |
Unemployment Rate: South Dakota, National
Note: Recessions shown in gray
South Dakota Unemployed
The number of people unemployed in South Dakota peaked in February 2010 at 23,596. There are now 5,026 fewer people unemployed in the state. South Dakota job growth data is also available.
| Unemployed Persons | April 2013 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota | 18,570 | -463 | -916 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
South Dakota Unemployment History
| Date |
National Unemployment Rate |
South Dakota Unemployment Rate |
South Dakota Unemployed |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2013 | 7.5% | 4.1% | 18,570 |
| March 2013 | 7.6% | 4.3% | 19,033 |
| February 2013 | 7.7% | 4.4% | 19,469 |
| January 2013 | 7.9% | 4.3% | 19,345 |
| December 2012 | 7.8% | 4.3% | 19,301 |
| November 2012 | 7.8% | 4.3% | 19,257 |
| October 2012 | 7.9% | 4.4% | 19,517 |
| September 2012 | 7.8% | 4.4% | 19,536 |
| August 2012 | 8.1% | 4.5% | 19,899 |
| July 2012 | 8.2% | 4.5% | 19,997 |
| June 2012 | 8.2% | 4.4% | 19,769 |
| May 2012 | 8.2% | 4.4% | 19,639 |
| April 2012 | 8.1% | 4.4% | 19,486 |
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