Indiana Unemployment Rate Fell to 3.5% Last Month

Indiana Unemployment Dips in December

(Indianapolis, IN) – The state’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.5 percent in December, according to the Indiana Department of Workforce Development. November’s average was 3.7 percent. By comparison, the national unemployment rate reported for December was 4.4 percent. In addition, Indiana’s labor force participation rate is 63.6 percent compared to the national rate of 62.4 percent. This rate is the percentage of Hoosiers 16 and older who are e…

Indiana unemployment rate fell to 3.5% last month

Ind. unemployment rate falls to 3.5%, beating U.S. average

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — The unemployment rate for the State of Indiana in December was nearly 1% lower than the national average. According to the Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD), Indiana's unemployment rate in December was 3.5%. By comparison, the national unemployment rate for December was around 4.4%. The December unemployment rate was [...]

Indiana's December unemployment rate lower than national average

The Indiana Department of Workforce Development reported that Indiana's unemployment rate in December was 3.5%, below the national rate of 4.4%.

Indiana labor force outpaces nation as unemployment rate drops to 3.5%

INDIANA — New data released today by the Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD) paints a picture of a resilient Hoosier economy. As of December 2025, Indiana’s unemployment rate fell to 3.5%, significantly outperforming the national rate of 4.4%. While the national unemployment rate rose during the final quarter of the year, Indiana maintained a high level of engagement in its workforce. The state’s labor force participation rate reac…