News Release

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana’s unemployment rate in December stood at 3.1%, according to the Indiana Department of Workforce Development.

By comparison, the national unemployment rate for December stood at 3.5%.

In addition, Indiana’s labor force participation rate held at 63.2% for December, remaining above the national rate of 62.3%. Indiana’s total labor force, which includes both Hoosiers employed and those seeking employment, stands at 3,398,408 — an increase of 3,369 from the previous month.

Private sector employment in Indiana decreased by 4,600 jobs over the last month, translating to a gain of 54,200 jobs from this time last year. Indiana’s December private employment stood at 2,784,500. Industries that experienced job increases in December included:

• Trade, Transportation and Health Services (+900);
• Manufacturing (+600);
• Construction (+300); and
• Financial Activities (+100).

As of Jan. 17, there were 128,198 open job postings throughout the state. In December, 21,773 people in Indiana received unemployment benefits.

Individuals looking for work, training or career advice are encouraged to visit NextLevelJobs.org.