Tennessee Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Tennessee rose 0.2 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 Tennessee peaked in June 2009 at 11.0% and is now 3.0 percentage points lower. From a post peak low of 7.6% in December 2012, the unemployment rate has now grown by 0.4 percentage points. You can also see Tennessee unemployment compared to other states.
| Unemployment Rate | April 2013 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| National | 7.5% | -0.1 | -0.6 |
| Tennessee | 8.0% | +0.2 | -0.1 |
Unemployment Rate: Tennessee, National
Note: Recessions shown in gray
Tennessee Unemployed
The number of people unemployed in Tennessee peaked in June 2009 at 334,522. There are now 84,637 fewer people unemployed in the state. From a recent trough of 238,674 in December 2012, the number of unemployed has now grown by 11,211. Tennessee job growth data is also available.
| Unemployed Persons | April 2013 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 249,885 | +4,517 | -972 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
Tennessee Unemployment History
| Date |
National Unemployment Rate |
Tennessee Unemployment Rate |
Tennessee Unemployed |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2013 | 7.5% | 8.0% | 249,885 |
| March 2013 | 7.6% | 7.8% | 245,368 |
| February 2013 | 7.7% | 7.8% | 243,366 |
| January 2013 | 7.9% | 7.7% | 241,946 |
| December 2012 | 7.8% | 7.6% | 238,674 |
| November 2012 | 7.8% | 7.7% | 240,861 |
| October 2012 | 7.9% | 7.8% | 244,028 |
| September 2012 | 7.8% | 8.0% | 247,919 |
| August 2012 | 8.1% | 8.1% | 251,884 |
| July 2012 | 8.2% | 8.2% | 254,512 |
| June 2012 | 8.2% | 8.2% | 254,890 |
| May 2012 | 8.2% | 8.1% | 253,301 |
| April 2012 | 8.1% | 8.1% | 250,857 |
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