Department of Numbers

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

South Dakota monthly unemployment rate chart from 1990 to April 2013

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

Monthly chart of total unemployed in South Dakota from 1990 to April 2013

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