It's in line with the national picture which shows the number of people out of work has fallen to its lowest level since 2008.
In Exeter there were 924 unemployed men and women in the city last month - 529 less than the same time last year.
The number of people claiming jobseekers allowance has also fallen elsewhere in the region - by 0.6 per cent in East Devon and 0.4 per cent in Mid Devon.
Devon and Cornwall Police gets another bad report
Three out of three areas 'require improvement'
Fears for future of Torquay's custody centre
MP warns top cop about review
Will Barnstaple remain a port?
Boatowners weigh in on decisions
Divers to fix East Devon pools
Underwater experts will grout tiles
Community group snubs South West Water grant
Their application for cash was successful
Westcountry sex offender gets 18 years
Robert Squires won't get parole until he's at least 92
