Indiana Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Indiana fell 0.0 percentage points in October 2023 to 3.6%. The state unemployment rate was 0.3 percentage points lower than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in Indiana peaked in April 2020 at 16.8% and is now 13.2 percentage points lower. From a post peak low of 2.8% in February 2022, the unemployment rate has now grown by 0.8 percentage points. You can also see Indiana unemployment compared to other states.
| Unemployment Rate | October 2023 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| National | 3.9% | +0.1 | +0.2 |
| Indiana | 3.6% | 0.0 | +0.4 |
Unemployment Rate: Indiana, National
Note: Recessions shown in gray
Indiana Unemployed
The number of people unemployed in Indiana peaked in April 2020 at 542,624. There are now 419,369 fewer people unemployed in the state. From a recent trough of 93,975 in March 2022, the number of unemployed has now grown by 29,280. Indiana job growth data is also available.
| Unemployed Persons | October 2023 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 123,255 | +1,544 | +14,799 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
Indiana Unemployment History
| Date | National Unemployment Rate |
Indiana Unemployment Rate |
Indiana Unemployed |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2023 | 3.9% | 3.6% | 123,255 |
| September 2023 | 3.8% | 3.6% | 121,711 |
| August 2023 | 3.8% | 3.4% | 117,400 |
| July 2023 | 3.5% | 3.3% | 112,395 |
| June 2023 | 3.6% | 3.2% | 108,323 |
| May 2023 | 3.7% | 3.1% | 106,612 |
| April 2023 | 3.4% | 3.0% | 104,274 |
| March 2023 | 3.5% | 3.1% | 105,572 |
| February 2023 | 3.6% | 3.1% | 106,121 |
| January 2023 | 3.4% | 3.1% | 106,270 |
| December 2022 | 3.5% | 3.1% | 107,399 |
| November 2022 | 3.6% | 3.2% | 107,892 |
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