New Mexico Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for New Mexico fell 0.3 percentage points in March 2022 to 5.3%. The state unemployment rate was 1.7 percentage points higher than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in New Mexico peaked in May 2020 at 9.8% and is now 4.5 percentage points lower. You can also see New Mexico unemployment compared to other states.
| Unemployment Rate | March 2022 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| National | 3.6% | -0.2 | -2.4 |
| New Mexico | 5.3% | -0.3 | -1.9 |
Note: All comparisons are made with March data as April state level unemployment data has not yet been released.
Unemployment Rate: New Mexico, National
Note: Recessions shown in gray
New Mexico Unemployed
The number of people unemployed in New Mexico peaked in May 2020 at 88,330. There are now 37,918 fewer people unemployed in the state. New Mexico job growth data is also available.
| Unemployed Persons | March 2022 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | 50,412 | -2,706 | -17,663 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
New Mexico Unemployment History
| Date | National Unemployment Rate |
New Mexico Unemployment Rate |
New Mexico Unemployed |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2022 | 3.6% | — | — |
| March 2022 | 3.6% | 5.3% | 50,412 |
| February 2022 | 3.8% | 5.6% | 53,118 |
| January 2022 | 4.0% | 5.9% | 55,435 |
| December 2021 | 3.9% | 5.9% | 55,101 |
| November 2021 | 4.2% | 6.0% | 56,234 |
| October 2021 | 4.6% | 6.1% | 57,436 |
| September 2021 | 4.7% | 6.2% | 58,763 |
| August 2021 | 5.2% | 6.8% | 63,940 |
| July 2021 | 5.4% | 7.0% | 66,224 |
| June 2021 | 5.9% | 7.3% | 68,825 |
| May 2021 | 5.8% | 7.2% | 67,698 |
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