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Sep 9, 2025 · Starting in 1953, there were about 61.2 million noninstitutional workers in the U.S. This number grew steadily as the economy expanded after the war, reaching 65.8 million by 1960.

The labor force is the actual number of people 16 years and older available for work and is the sum of the employed and the unemployed. The U.S. labor force reached a record high of 170.7 million …

3 days ago · A significant share of the federal workforce is employed by the Department of War, which accounts for the largest number of civilian federal employees. The other top five largest agencies …

1 day ago · This measure accounts for approximately 80 percent of the workers who contribute to Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This measure provides useful insights into the current economic situation …

Find the most up-to-date statistics and facts on employment in the United States.

Apr 1, 2020 · Frequently requested statistics for: United States(a) Includes persons reporting only one race (b) Hispanics may be of any race, so also are included in applicable race categories (c) …

Dec 31, 2025 · The federal government also hired 68,000 people in 2025, bringing the total number of federal civilian workers nationwide to about 2.1 million, according to OPM.

In the United States, employed persons are individuals with a minimum required age who work during a certain time for a business.

1 day ago · The latest data means 2025 saw the weakest annual job growth since 2003, with just 584,000 jobs added last year.