South Dakota Unemployment
According to the BLS current population survey (CPS), the unemployment rate for South Dakota rose 0.1 percentage points in October 2023 to 2.0%. The state unemployment rate was 1.9 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 6.8 percentage points lower. From a post peak low of 1.8% in June 2023, the unemployment rate has now grown by 0.2 percentage points. You can also see South Dakota unemployment compared to other states.
| Unemployment Rate | October 2023 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| National | 3.9% | +0.1 | +0.2 |
| South Dakota | 2.0% | +0.1 | -0.2 |
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 30,791 fewer people unemployed in the state. From a recent trough of 8,865 in June 2023, the number of unemployed has now grown by 997. South Dakota job growth data is also available.
| Unemployed Persons | October 2023 | Month/Month | Year/Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Dakota | 9,862 | +442 | -596 |
Number of Unemployed Persons
South Dakota Unemployment History
| Date | National Unemployment Rate |
South Dakota Unemployment Rate |
South Dakota Unemployed |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2023 | 3.9% | 2.0% | 9,862 |
| September 2023 | 3.8% | 1.9% | 9,420 |
| August 2023 | 3.8% | 1.9% | 9,073 |
| July 2023 | 3.5% | 1.9% | 8,959 |
| June 2023 | 3.6% | 1.8% | 8,865 |
| May 2023 | 3.7% | 1.9% | 8,914 |
| 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 |
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