Table 1 - Unemployment Rates in New York's Five Boroughs, 1996-1998 (percent)
| 1996 | 1998 | |
|---|---|---|
| New York City (all boroughs) | 8.5 | 8.1 |
| Bronx (including the South Bronx) | 11.0 | 10.2 |
| Brooklyn | 9.5 | 9.4 |
| Manhattan | 7.4 | 6.9 |
| Queens | 7.5 | 6.9 |
| Staten Island | 7.5 | 7.6 |
Source: New York State Bureau of Labor Statistics (November 1996, July 1998)
Updated: Saturday, May 20, 2017