Department of Numbers

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

Indiana monthly unemployment rate chart from 1990 to October 2023

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

Monthly chart of total unemployed in Indiana from 1990 to October 2023

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