South Dakota Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for South Dakota fell 0.0 percentage points in April 2012 to 4.3%. The state unemployment rate was 3.8 percentage points lower than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in South Dakota peaked in May 2009 at 5.3% and is now 1.0 percentage points lower. From a post peak low of 4.2% in January 2012, the unemployment rate has now grown by 0.1 percentage points. You can also see South Dakota unemployment compared to other states.
| Unemployment Rate | April 2012 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| National | 8.1% | -0.1 | -0.9 |
| South Dakota | 4.3% | 0.0 | -0.5 |
Unemployment Rate: South Dakota, National
Note: Recessions shown in gray
South Dakota Unemployed
The number of people unemployed in South Dakota peaked in January 2010 at 23,471. There are now 4,125 fewer people unemployed in the state. From a recent trough of 19,027 in January 2012, the number of unemployed has now grown by 319. South Dakota job growth data is also available.
| Unemployed Persons | April 2012 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota | 19,346 | -14 | -2,202 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
South Dakota Unemployment History
| Date |
National Unemployment Rate |
South Dakota Unemployment Rate |
South Dakota Unemployed |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2012 | 8.1% | 4.3% | 19,346 |
| March 2012 | 8.2% | 4.3% | 19,360 |
| February 2012 | 8.3% | 4.3% | 19,198 |
| January 2012 | 8.3% | 4.2% | 19,027 |
| December 2011 | 8.5% | 4.3% | 19,369 |
| November 2011 | 8.7% | 4.3% | 19,445 |
| October 2011 | 8.9% | 4.4% | 19,811 |
| September 2011 | 9.0% | 4.5% | 20,081 |
| August 2011 | 9.1% | 4.6% | 20,414 |
| July 2011 | 9.1% | 4.6% | 20,574 |
| June 2011 | 9.1% | 4.7% | 20,912 |
| May 2011 | 9.0% | 4.8% | 21,190 |
| April 2011 | 9.0% | 4.8% | 21,548 |
