Vermont Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Vermont fell 0.2 percentage points in December 2011 to 5.1%. The state unemployment rate was 3.4 percentage points lower than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in Vermont peaked in April 2009 at 7.3% and is now 2.2 percentage points lower. You can also see Vermont unemployment compared to other states.
| Unemployment Rate | December 2011 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| National | 8.5% | -0.2 | -0.9 |
| Vermont | 5.1% | -0.2 | -0.7 |
Note: All comparisons are made with December data as January state level unemployment data has not yet been released.
Unemployment Rate: Vermont, National
Note: Recessions shown in gray
Vermont Unemployed
The number of people unemployed in Vermont peaked in May 2009 at 26,397. There are now 8,053 fewer people unemployed in the state. Vermont job growth data is also available.
| Unemployed Persons | December 2011 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont | 18,344 | -740 | -2,652 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
Vermont Unemployment History
| Date |
National Unemployment Rate |
Vermont Unemployment Rate |
Vermont Unemployed |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 2012 | 8.3% | — | — |
| December 2011 | 8.5% | 5.1% | 18,344 |
| November 2011 | 8.7% | 5.3% | 19,084 |
| October 2011 | 8.9% | 5.6% | 20,320 |
| September 2011 | 9.0% | 5.8% | 21,132 |
| August 2011 | 9.1% | 5.9% | 21,086 |
| July 2011 | 9.1% | 5.7% | 20,495 |
| June 2011 | 9.1% | 5.5% | 19,905 |
| May 2011 | 9.0% | 5.4% | 19,547 |
| April 2011 | 9.0% | 5.3% | 19,395 |
| March 2011 | 8.9% | 5.4% | 19,760 |
| February 2011 | 9.0% | 5.6% | 20,326 |
| January 2011 | 9.1% | 5.7% | 20,797 |
