Department of Numbers

North Dakota Unemployment

According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for North Dakota fell 0.0 percentage points in October 2023 to 1.9%. The state unemployment rate was 2.0 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 6.8 percentage points lower. From a post peak low of 1.9% in August 2023, the unemployment rate has now grown by 0.0 percentage points. You can also see North Dakota unemployment compared to other states.

Unemployment Rate October 2023 Month/Month Year/Year
National 3.9% +0.1 +0.2
North Dakota 1.9% 0.0 -0.2

Note: All comparisons are made with October data as November state level unemployment data has not yet been released.

Unemployment Rate: North Dakota, National

North Dakota monthly unemployment rate chart from 1990 to October 2023

Note: Recessions shown in gray

North Dakota Unemployed

The number of people unemployed in North Dakota peaked in April 2020 at 35,809. There are now 27,942 fewer people unemployed in the state. From a recent trough of 7,773 in September 2023, the number of unemployed has now grown by 94. North Dakota job growth data is also available.

Unemployed Persons October 2023 Month/Month Year/Year
North Dakota 7,867 +94 -1,011

Number of Unemployed Persons

Monthly chart of total unemployed in North Dakota from 1990 to October 2023

North Dakota Unemployment History

Date National
Unemployment Rate
North Dakota
Unemployment Rate
North Dakota
Unemployed
November 2023 3.7%
October 2023 3.9% 1.9% 7,867
September 2023 3.8% 1.9% 7,773
August 2023 3.8% 1.9% 7,890
July 2023 3.5% 2.0% 8,292
June 2023 3.6% 2.0% 8,465
May 2023 3.7% 2.1% 8,707
April 2023 3.4% 2.1% 8,713
March 2023 3.5% 2.1% 8,704
February 2023 3.6% 2.1% 8,856
January 2023 3.4% 2.1% 8,849
December 2022 3.5% 2.1% 8,850