INDIANAPOLIS – The unemployment rate of the State of Indiana in December was recorded at 4.5%, according to the Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD). By comparison, the national unemployment rate reported for December was 4.1%.
Indiana’s labor force participation rate is 63.5% compared to 62.5% nationally. This rate is the percentage of Hoosiers 16 and older who are working or actively looking for work. Those not in the labor force primarily include students, retirees, and other non-working populations such as those with a disability or illness or adults responsible for their family’s childcare needs.
Indiana’s total labor force stands at 3,451,468 and that is its highest on record.
December 2024 total private employment is 2,872,600, an increase of 2,100 from the previous month.
DWD said that industries that experienced job increases this month included:
- Private Education & Health Services (+2,500)
- Professional & Business Services (+1,300)
- Financial Activities (+900)
Individuals seeking work, training, or career information should visit in.gov/dwd/job-seekers.
