2.6%
Unemployment Rate
68.1%
Labor Force Participation
Historical data
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Compared to the United States
| Indicator | North Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 2.6 | 4.1 |
National ranking
How states rank by employment.
| #1 | Colorado | 3,100,000 |
| #2 | Minnesota | 3,010,000 |
| #3 | Oregon | 2,070,000 |
| #4 | Utah | 1,730,000 |
| #5 | Nevada | 1,570,000 |
| #6 | New Mexico | 923,000 |
| #7 | New Hampshire | 764,000 |
| #8 | Maine | 692,000 |
| #9 | Montana | 553,000 |
| #10 | South Dakota | 487,000 |
| #11 | Rhode Island | 39,000 |
| #12 | Wyoming | 50 |
| #13 | Alaska | 33% |
| #14 | Delaware | 26 |
| #15 | Vermont | 20 |
| #16 | Texas | 14.8M |
| #17 | Florida | 10.8M |
| #18 | New York | 9.2M |
| #19 | Illinois | 6.28 |
| #20 | Ohio | 5.59M |
| #21 | Georgia | 5.23M |
| #22 | North Carolina | 5.08M |
| #23 | Michigan | 4.65M |
| #24 | New Jersey | 4.53M |
| #25 | Virginia | 4.39M |
| #26 | Massachusetts | 3.63M |
| #27 | Arizona | 3.36M |
| #28 | Indiana | 3.28M |
| #29 | Wisconsin | 3.06M |
| #30 | Washington | 3.06M |
| #31 | Missouri | 2.99M |
| #32 | Kentucky | 0 |
| #33 | Louisiana | 0 |
Overview
Employment conditions in North Dakota remain robust, with the state's low unemployment rate and high labor force participation reflecting strong demand for workers across the energy and agricultural sectors.
Did you know?
- North Dakota consistently posts one of the lowest unemployment rates in the nation.
- Labor force participation in North Dakota ranks among the top 10 states.