Minnesota Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Minnesota fell 0.2 percentage points in August 2020 to 7.4%. The state unemployment rate was 1.0 percentage points lower than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in Minnesota peaked in May 2020 at 9.9% and is now 2.5 percentage points lower. You can also see Minnesota unemployment compared to other states.
| Unemployment Rate | August 2020 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| National | 8.4% | -1.8 | +4.7 |
| Minnesota | 7.4% | -0.2 | +4.2 |
Unemployment Rate: Minnesota, National
Note: Recessions shown in gray
Minnesota Unemployed
The number of people unemployed in Minnesota peaked in May 2020 at 302,966. There are now 71,367 fewer people unemployed in the state. Minnesota job growth data is also available.
| Unemployed Persons | August 2020 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 231,599 | -4,948 | +131,319 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
Minnesota Unemployment History
| Date | National Unemployment Rate |
Minnesota Unemployment Rate |
Minnesota Unemployed |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2020 | 8.4% | 7.4% | 231,599 |
| July 2020 | 10.2% | 7.6% | 236,547 |
| June 2020 | 11.1% | 8.6% | 267,978 |
| May 2020 | 13.3% | 9.9% | 302,966 |
| April 2020 | 14.7% | 8.7% | 266,971 |
| March 2020 | 4.4% | 2.9% | 88,826 |
| February 2020 | 3.5% | 3.1% | 96,125 |
| January 2020 | 3.6% | 3.2% | 98,778 |
| December 2019 | 3.5% | 3.3% | 101,893 |
| November 2019 | 3.5% | 3.3% | 101,928 |
| October 2019 | 3.6% | 3.3% | 101,771 |
| September 2019 | 3.5% | 3.2% | 101,076 |
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