BISMARCK, N.D. \u2013 Job Service North Dakota reported that labor statistics released today show
North Dakota\u2019s November not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 2.1 percent. The
unemployment rate increased 0.3 of a percentage point between October and November.
November 2023\u2019s rate was 0.7 of a percentage point lower than the current rate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\\Between October 2024 and November 2024 unemployment rose by 1,328, an increase of 17.4
percent. North Dakota typically sees a moderate increase in unemployment numbers between
October and November. The over-the-year increase (November 2023 to November 2024) in
unemployed labor force was +3,055, a gain of 51.9 percent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The national not seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for November was 4.0 percent. It was
3.9 percent the prior month and 3.5 percent the prior year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
North Dakota Not Seasonally Adjusted Labor Force Data
November 2024 October 2024 November 2023
Unemployment Rate 2.1% 1.8% 1.4%
Unemployed 8,940 7,612 5,885
Employed 408,260 411,682 407,042
Labor Force 417,200 419,294 412,927
The nation\u2019s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 4.2 percent for the month, 0.1 of a <\/p>\n\n\n\n
percentage point higher than the prior month, and 0.5 of a percentage point higher than the
same period one year ago. The seasonally adjusted rate for North Dakota was 2.4 percent,
the same as the prior month, and 0.5 of a percentage point higher than one year ago. The
seasonal adjustment process uses a statistical adjustment to accommodate predictable
fluctuations between months such as length of daylight and typical weather, allowing for
comparison between all months of a year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In November, North Dakota ranked 2nd among all states\u2019 unemployment rates, tied with
Vermont at 2.4 percent. South Dakota had the lowest unemployment rate at 1.9 percent.
Seasonally Adjusted Unemployment Rates<\/p>\n\n\n\n
November 2024 October 2024 November 2023
North Dakota 2.4% 2.4% 1.9%
United States 4.2% 4.1% 3.7%<\/p>\n\n\n\n
North Dakota\u2019s Nonfarm Employment
Preliminary estimates indicate North Dakota\u2019s November 2024 not seasonally adjusted
employment increased 2.5 percent (+10,900) from the same period one year ago and decreased
0.2 percent (-900) over the month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nine of the 13 major industries reported year-over-year employment increases, led by Government
posting a gain of 5,300 jobs (+6.3 percent). Private Educational and Health Services (+3,500),
Retail Trade (+1,300), Construction (+1,300), Wholesale Trade (+700), and Other Services (+700)
reported considerable gains in employment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Leisure and Hospitality posted the largest over-the-year drop in employment, a loss of 1,000 jobs
(-2.6 percent). The drop in Leisure and Hospitality employment was largely due to a drop in Food
Services and Drinking Places (-900) employment. Other notable decreases in employment
occurred in Professional and Business Services (-800) and Transportation, Warehousing and
Utilities (-500).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
METRO AREAS
All three of North Dakota\u2019s metro areas reported increases in annual employment. Fargo posted
the largest change in employment, with a gain of 2,500 jobs. Grand Forks and Bismarck trailed
with employment gains of 1,300 and 1,200, respectively.
FARGO
\u2022 Half of the major industries reported year-over-year employment increases. Private
Educational and Health Services (+1,300), Government (+1,100), Mining, Logging and
Construction (+700), and Retail Trade (+600) posted the most substantial gains in
employment. Notable losses were reported in Professional and Business Services (-700),
Financial Activities (-600), and Leisure and Hospitality (-200).
GRAND FORKS
\u2022 Prominent employment gains took place in Government (+800) and Private Educational
and Health Services (+400). Employyment reductions occurred in Leisure and Hospitality
(-300) and Financial Activities (-100).
BISMARCK
\u2022 Government reported the largest employment gain, with an increase of 1,000 jobs. The
second largest gain took place in Private Educational and Health Services (+500). The
largest employment reductions occurred in Leisure and Hospitality (-300) and Professional
and Business Services (-300).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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