Utah Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Utah fell 0.2 percentage points in April 2013 to 4.7%. The state unemployment rate was 2.8 percentage points lower than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in Utah peaked in December 2009 at 8.4% and is now 3.7 percentage points lower. You can also see Utah unemployment compared to other states.
| Unemployment Rate | April 2013 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| National | 7.5% | -0.1 | -0.6 |
| Utah | 4.7% | -0.2 | -1.0 |
Unemployment Rate: Utah, National
Note: Recessions shown in gray
Utah Unemployed
The number of people unemployed in Utah peaked in January 2010 at 114,830. There are now 50,449 fewer people unemployed in the state. Utah job growth data is also available.
| Unemployed Persons | April 2013 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah | 64,381 | -3,469 | -12,987 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
Utah Unemployment History
| Date |
National Unemployment Rate |
Utah Unemployment Rate |
Utah Unemployed |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2013 | 7.5% | 4.7% | 64,381 |
| March 2013 | 7.6% | 4.9% | 67,850 |
| February 2013 | 7.7% | 5.2% | 71,618 |
| January 2013 | 7.9% | 5.4% | 73,080 |
| December 2012 | 7.8% | 5.4% | 74,061 |
| November 2012 | 7.8% | 5.3% | 72,221 |
| October 2012 | 7.9% | 5.5% | 74,581 |
| September 2012 | 7.8% | 5.5% | 74,244 |
| August 2012 | 8.1% | 5.7% | 77,741 |
| July 2012 | 8.2% | 5.9% | 79,298 |
| June 2012 | 8.2% | 5.8% | 78,623 |
| May 2012 | 8.2% | 5.8% | 78,835 |
| April 2012 | 8.1% | 5.7% | 77,368 |

