Nevada Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for Nevada fell 0.2 percentage points in February 2021 to 8.3%. The state unemployment rate was 2.1 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 21.2 percentage points lower. From a post peak low of 8.2% in December 2020, the unemployment rate has now grown by 0.1 percentage points. You can also see Nevada unemployment compared to other states.
Unemployment Rate | February 2021 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
---|---|---|---|
National | 6.2% | -0.1 | +2.7 |
Nevada | 8.3% | -0.2 | +4.6 |
Note: All comparisons are made with February data as March 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 313,630 fewer people unemployed in the state. From a recent trough of 124,624 in December 2020, the number of unemployed has now grown by 3,963. Nevada job growth data is also available.
Unemployed Persons | February 2021 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
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Nevada | 128,587 | -1,976 | +68,792 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
Nevada Unemployment History
Date | National Unemployment Rate |
Nevada Unemployment Rate |
Nevada Unemployed |
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March 2021 | 6.0% | — | — |
February 2021 | 6.2% | 8.3% | 128,587 |
January 2021 | 6.3% | 8.5% | 130,563 |
December 2020 | 6.7% | 8.2% | 124,624 |
November 2020 | 6.7% | 8.7% | 131,052 |
October 2020 | 6.9% | 12.0% | 185,350 |
September 2020 | 7.8% | 13.0% | 199,734 |
August 2020 | 8.4% | 14.5% | 220,836 |
July 2020 | 10.2% | 16.6% | 251,039 |
June 2020 | 11.1% | 15.4% | 232,061 |
May 2020 | 13.3% | 24.5% | 351,694 |
April 2020 | 14.8% | 29.5% | 442,217 |