North Dakota Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for North Dakota fell 0.0 percentage points in November 2022 to 2.3%. The state unemployment rate was 1.3 percentage points lower than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in North Dakota peaked in April 2020 at 8.3% and is now 6.0 percentage points lower. From a post peak low of 2.2% in September 2022, the unemployment rate has now grown by 0.1 percentage points. You can also see North Dakota unemployment compared to other states.
Unemployment Rate | November 2022 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
---|---|---|---|
National | 3.6% | -0.1 | -0.6 |
North Dakota | 2.3% | 0.0 | -0.8 |
Note: All comparisons are made with November data as December 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 April 2020 at 34,511. There are now 25,253 fewer people unemployed in the state. From a recent trough of 9,109 in September 2022, the number of unemployed has now grown by 149. North Dakota job growth data is also available.
Unemployed Persons | November 2022 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
---|---|---|---|
North Dakota | 9,258 | +23 | -3,509 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
North Dakota Unemployment History
Date | National Unemployment Rate |
North Dakota Unemployment Rate |
North Dakota Unemployed |
---|---|---|---|
December 2022 | 3.5% | — | — |
November 2022 | 3.6% | 2.3% | 9,258 |
October 2022 | 3.7% | 2.3% | 9,235 |
September 2022 | 3.5% | 2.2% | 9,109 |
August 2022 | 3.7% | 2.3% | 9,277 |
July 2022 | 3.5% | 2.3% | 9,587 |
June 2022 | 3.6% | 2.5% | 10,135 |
May 2022 | 3.6% | 2.6% | 10,758 |
April 2022 | 3.6% | 2.8% | 11,326 |
March 2022 | 3.6% | 2.9% | 11,715 |
February 2022 | 3.8% | 2.9% | 12,017 |
January 2022 | 4.0% | 3.1% | 12,470 |