Indiana Unemployment

According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Indiana rose 0.1 percentage points in May 2021 to 4.0%. The state unemployment rate was 1.8 percentage points lower than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in Indiana peaked in April 2020 at 16.9% and is now 12.9 percentage points lower. From a post peak low of 3.9% in March 2021, the unemployment rate has now grown by 0.1 percentage points. You can also see Indiana unemployment compared to other states.

Note: All comparisons are made with May data as June state level unemployment data has not yet been released.

Unemployment Rate: Indiana, National

Note: Recessions shown in gray

Indiana Unemployed

The number of people unemployed in Indiana peaked in April 2020 at 544,935. There are now 410,342 fewer people unemployed in the state. From a recent trough of 130,146 in March 2021, the number of unemployed has now grown by 4,447. Indiana job growth data is also available.

Number of Unemployed Persons

Indiana Unemployment History