North Dakota Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for North Dakota rose 0.2 percentage points in February 2021 to 4.7%. The state unemployment rate was 1.5 percentage points lower than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in North Dakota peaked in April 2020 at 8.7% and is now 4.0 percentage points lower. From a post peak low of 4.5% in January 2021, the unemployment rate has now grown by 0.2 percentage points. You can also see North Dakota unemployment compared to other states.
| Unemployment Rate | February 2021 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| National | 6.2% | -0.1 | +2.7 |
| North Dakota | 4.7% | +0.2 | +2.4 |
Note: All comparisons are made with February data as March state level unemployment data has not yet been released.
Unemployment Rate: North Dakota, National
Note: Recessions shown in gray
North Dakota Unemployed
The number of people unemployed in North Dakota peaked in May 2020 at 35,724. There are now 16,723 fewer people unemployed in the state. From a recent trough of 18,244 in January 2021, the number of unemployed has now grown by 757. North Dakota job growth data is also available.
| Unemployed Persons | February 2021 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | 19,001 | +757 | +9,733 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
North Dakota Unemployment History
| Date | National Unemployment Rate |
North Dakota Unemployment Rate |
North Dakota Unemployed |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 2021 | 6.0% | — | — |
| February 2021 | 6.2% | 4.7% | 19,001 |
| January 2021 | 6.3% | 4.5% | 18,244 |
| December 2020 | 6.7% | 4.7% | 18,986 |
| November 2020 | 6.7% | 4.7% | 18,959 |
| October 2020 | 6.9% | 4.7% | 18,933 |
| September 2020 | 7.8% | 4.7% | 18,965 |
| August 2020 | 8.4% | 6.1% | 24,889 |
| July 2020 | 10.2% | 6.2% | 25,054 |
| June 2020 | 11.1% | 6.2% | 25,175 |
| May 2020 | 13.3% | 8.7% | 35,724 |
| April 2020 | 14.8% | 8.7% | 35,580 |
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