North Dakota’s unemployment rate hit 3.1% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021. That’s 13,152 people out of the 773,344 living in North Dakota at the time, according to data U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26, 2023.
The unemployment rate in North Dakota has increased compared to the 3% registered in 2020.
The percentage of people unemployed in North Dakota was less than the national unemployment rate of 5.5%.
Of the 411,030 people who had a job during that time, 7,418 were employed in the Armed Forces and 403,612 belonged to the civilian labor force.
Employment Status in North Dakota During 2021
| Employment status | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| Unemployed | 13,152 | 3.1% |
| Employed | 411,030 | 96.9% |
| Employed in civilian labor force | 403,612 | 95.2% |
| Employed in armed forces | 7,418 | 1.7% |
