South Dakota Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for South Dakota fell 0.0 percentage points in April 2023 to 1.9%. The state unemployment rate was 1.5 percentage points lower than the national rate for the month. The unemployment rate in South Dakota peaked in April 2020 at 8.8% and is now 6.9 percentage points lower. From a post peak low of 1.9% in February 2022, the unemployment rate has now grown by 0.0 percentage points. You can also see South Dakota unemployment compared to other states.
| Unemployment Rate | April 2023 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| National | 3.4% | -0.1 | -0.2 |
| South Dakota | 1.9% | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Note: All comparisons are made with April data as May state level unemployment data has not yet been released.
Unemployment Rate: South Dakota, National
Note: Recessions shown in gray
South Dakota Unemployed
The number of people unemployed in South Dakota peaked in April 2020 at 40,653. There are now 31,673 fewer people unemployed in the state. South Dakota job growth data is also available.
| Unemployed Persons | April 2023 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota | 8,980 | -206 | -120 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
South Dakota Unemployment History
| Date | National Unemployment Rate |
South Dakota Unemployment Rate |
South Dakota Unemployed |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2023 | 3.7% | — | — |
| April 2023 | 3.4% | 1.9% | 8,980 |
| March 2023 | 3.5% | 1.9% | 9,186 |
| February 2023 | 3.6% | 2.1% | 9,842 |
| January 2023 | 3.4% | 2.1% | 10,061 |
| December 2022 | 3.5% | 2.2% | 10,346 |
| November 2022 | 3.6% | 2.2% | 10,392 |
| October 2022 | 3.7% | 2.2% | 10,458 |
| September 2022 | 3.5% | 2.2% | 10,434 |
| August 2022 | 3.7% | 2.2% | 10,311 |
| July 2022 | 3.5% | 2.1% | 10,037 |
| June 2022 | 3.6% | 2.0% | 9,689 |
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