Nevada Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Nevada fell 0.4 percentage points in November 2021 to 6.8%. The state unemployment rate was 2.6 percentage points higher than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in Nevada peaked in April 2020 at 29.5% and is now 22.7 percentage points lower. You can also see Nevada unemployment compared to other states.
| Unemployment Rate | November 2021 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| National | 4.2% | -0.4 | -2.5 |
| Nevada | 6.8% | -0.4 | -1.9 |
Note: All comparisons are made with November data as December state level unemployment data has not yet been released.
Unemployment Rate: Nevada, National
Note: Recessions shown in gray
Nevada Unemployed
The number of people unemployed in Nevada peaked in April 2020 at 442,217. There are now 336,101 fewer people unemployed in the state. Nevada job growth data is also available.
| Unemployed Persons | November 2021 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada | 106,116 | -6,220 | -24,936 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
Nevada Unemployment History
| Date | National Unemployment Rate |
Nevada Unemployment Rate |
Nevada Unemployed |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 2021 | 3.9% | — | — |
| November 2021 | 4.2% | 6.8% | 106,116 |
| October 2021 | 4.6% | 7.2% | 112,336 |
| September 2021 | 4.7% | 7.5% | 117,269 |
| August 2021 | 5.2% | 7.7% | 120,483 |
| July 2021 | 5.4% | 7.7% | 121,592 |
| June 2021 | 5.9% | 7.8% | 122,122 |
| May 2021 | 5.8% | 7.8% | 122,615 |
| April 2021 | 6.0% | 8.0% | 125,086 |
| March 2021 | 6.0% | 8.1% | 125,900 |
| February 2021 | 6.2% | 8.4% | 130,594 |
| January 2021 | 6.4% | 8.5% | 130,563 |
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