INDIANA – According to the Indiana Department of Workforce Development, the State of Indiana’s unemployment rate in December was 4.5%. By comparison, the national unemployment rate reported for December was 4.1%.
In addition, Indiana’s labor force participation rate is 63.5% compared to the national rate of 62.5%. This rate is the percentage of Hoosiers 16 and older who are either working or actively looking for work. Those not in the labor force include students, retirees, and other non-working populations, such as individuals unable to work due to a disability or illness or adults responsible for their family’s childcare needs. Indiana’s total labor force stands at 3,451,468, which is the highest on record.
December 2024 total private employment is 2,872,600 a increase of 2,100 from the previous month and 608,300 above the April 2020 Trough.
Industries that experienced job increases this month included:
- Private Education & Health Services (+2,500)
- Professional & Business Services (+1,300)
- Financial Activities (+900)
As of December 27, 2024, there were 84,578 open job postings throughout the state. As of the week ending on December 28, 2024, Indiana had 24,631 continued unemployment insurance claims filed.
Individuals seeking work, training or career information are encouraged to visit in.gov/dwd/job-seekers.