NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Louisiana’s unemployment rate dropped to 6.9 percent in November as the count of those looking for work dropped to its lowest level in more than two years, the state Workforce Commission said Tuesday.

The jobless rate fell from 7 percent in October and 7.7 percent in November 2010. The figures are adjusted for seasonal variables.

Last month, the number of unemployed dropped to 140,700 from 142,300 in October to reach its lowest level since June 2009. In November 2010, 160,600 Louisiana residents were listed as unemployed. However, those who quit actively looking for work eventually drop off the unemployment count.

But the civilian work force — including those employed and those actively seeking work — rose by 5,100 from October to November.

The labor agency said that without seasonal adjustments, the state gained 6,300 non-farm jobs in November. The tally was 46,700 more than in November 2010.

The national unemployment rate for November was 8.6 percent.

Without seasonal adjustments, the state has gained 47,300 jobs over the past 12 months.