The Regional Economy
DataNinth District Forecast
Data as of November 30, 2011
Nonfarm Employment
Nonfarm employment growth is expected to accelerate across the district. In 2011, employment growth exceeded historical averages in all areas of the district except South Dakota, where employment grew more slowly than its historical average. These gains followed tepid employment growth in 2010, when gains fell short of 1 percent in all areas except North Dakota, where employment grew almost 4 percent. In 2012, nonfarm employment will grow faster than in 2011 in all areas of the district and at rates that exceed historical averages. Growth rates will range from 1.9 percent in Wisconsin to 4.8 percent in North Dakota.
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