Graph and download economic data for Civilian Labor Force Level (CLF16OV) from Jan 1948 to Aug 2025 about civilian, labor force, 16 years +, labor, household survey, and USA.

In June 2025, the civilian labor force amounted to 170.38 million people in the United States. The term civilian labor force is used by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) to describe the subset of Americans who have jobs or are seeking a job, are at least 16 years old, are not serving in the military, and are not institutionalized.

This graph shows the civilian labor force in the United States from 1990 to 2024. In 2024, the number of people who had jobs or were seeking employment amounted to about 168.11 million.

Graph and download economic data for Not in Labor Force (LNU05000000) from Jan 1975 to Aug 2025 about labor force, 16 years +, labor, household survey, and USA.

Labor force, total in United States was reported at 174173594 in 2024, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. United States - Labor force, total - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on September of 2025.

Labor Force Participation Rate in the United States increased to 62.30 percent in August from 62.20 percent in July of 2025. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - United States Labor Force Participation Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Graph and download economic data for Infra-Annual Labor Statistics: Labor Force Total: From 15 to 64 Years for United States (LFAC64TTUSQ647S) from Q1 1970 to Q2 2025 about 15 to 64 years, labor force, labor, and USA.

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Graph and download economic data for Infra-Annual Labor Statistics: Labor Force Participation Rate Total: From 55 to 64 Years for United States (LRAC55TTUSQ156S) from Q1 1977 to Q2 2025 about 55 to 64 years, participation, labor force, labor, rate, and USA.

In June 2025, the number of people in the civilian labor force in the United States amounted to 171.34 million. The term civilian labor force is used by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) to describe the subset of Americans who have jobs or are seeking a job, are at least 16 years old, are not serving in the military and are not institutionalized. In other words, all Americans who are eligible to work in the everyday U.S. economy.

United States US: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15+ data was reported at 62.851 % in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 62.786 % for 2016. United States US: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15+ data is updated yearly, averaging 64.000 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 67.204 % in 1997 and a record low of 58.700 % in 1964. United States US: Labour Force Participation Rate: National Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15+ data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; The series for ILO estimates is also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

United States US: Labour Force: Female: % of Total Labour Force data was reported at 45.821 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 45.848 % for 2016. United States US: Labour Force: Female: % of Total Labour Force data is updated yearly, averaging 45.754 % from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 46.165 % in 2010 and a record low of 44.318 % in 1990. United States US: Labour Force: Female: % of Total Labour Force data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.World Bank: Labour Force. Female labor force as a percentage of the total show the extent to which women are active in the labor force. Labor force comprises people ages 15 and older who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.; ; Derived using data from International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database and World Bank population estimates. Labor data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections.

Labor force participation rate is a measure of the active workforce. It is the total number of those employed or actively seeking employment divided by the all working age population, however, from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (ACS), the universe for the working age population considered varies. For participation rates by sex, the population used is 20 to 64 years old. For race and ethnic groupings, the age range is 16 and older. As a result of the narrower age range the rates by sex are higher than those by race.

United States US: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15+ data was reported at 61.891 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 62.160 % for 2016. United States US: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15+ data is updated yearly, averaging 65.117 % from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2017, with 28 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 66.431 % in 2000 and a record low of 61.891 % in 2017. United States US: Labour Force Participation Rate: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Population Aged 15+ data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s United States – Table US.World Bank.WDI: Labour Force. Labor force participation rate is the proportion of the population ages 15 and older that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in September 2018.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

1990 to present (approximate 2 month lag) Virginia Labor Force and Unemployment estimates by Month by County.

Special data considerations: Period values of "M01-M12" represent Months of Year; "M13" is the Annual Average.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics; Local Area Unemployment Statistics, table la.data.54.Virginia Data accessed from the Bureau of Labor Statistics public database LABSTAT (https://download.bls.gov/pub/time.series/la/)

Supporting documentation can be found on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics website under Local Area Unemployment Statistics, Handbook of Methods (https://www.bls.gov/opub/hom/lau/home.htm)

Survey Description: Labor force and unemployment estimates for States and local areas are developed by State workforce agencies to measure local labor market conditions under a Federal-State cooperative program. The Department of Labor develops the concepts, definitions, and technical procedures which are used by State agencies for preparation of labor force and unemployment estimates.

These estimates are derived from a variety of sources, including the Current Population Survey, the Current Employment Statistics survey, the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, various programs at the Census Bureau, and unemployment insurance claims data from the State workforce agencies.

To establish uniform labor force concepts and definitions in all States and areas consistent with those used for the U.S. as a whole, monthly national estimates of employment and unemployment from the Current Population Survey are used as controls (benchmarks) for the State labor force statistics.

Summary Data Available: Monthly labor force and unemployment series are available for approximately 7,500 geographic areas, including cities over 25,000 population, counties, metropolitan areas, States, and other areas.

For each area, the following measures are presented by place of residence:

• Total civilian labor force,
• Total number of people employed,
• Total number of people unemployed, and
• Unemployment rate

Data Characteristics: Rates are expressed as percents with one decimal place. Levels are measured as individual persons (not thousands) and are stored with no decimal places.

Graph and download economic data for Total Civilian Labor Force, 14 Years and Older for United States (M0825AUSM175NNBR) from Mar 1940 to Jun 1968 about 14 years +, civilian, labor force, labor, and USA.

In 2023, it was estimated that over 161 million Americans were in some form of employment, while 3.64 percent of the total workforce was unemployed. This was the lowest unemployment rate since the 1950s, although these figures are expected to rise in 2023 and beyond. 1980s-2010s Since the 1980s, the total United States labor force has generally risen as the population has grown, however, the annual average unemployment rate has fluctuated significantly, usually increasing in times of crisis, before falling more slowly during periods of recovery and economic stability. For example, unemployment peaked at 9.7 percent during the early 1980s recession, which was largely caused by the ripple effects of the Iranian Revolution on global oil prices and inflation. Other notable spikes came during the early 1990s; again, largely due to inflation caused by another oil shock, and during the early 2000s recession. The Great Recession then saw the U.S. unemployment rate soar to 9.6 percent, following the collapse of the U.S. housing market and its impact on the banking sector, and it was not until 2016 that unemployment returned to pre-recession levels. 2020s 2019 had marked a decade-long low in unemployment, before the economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic saw the sharpest year-on-year increase in unemployment since the Great Depression, and the total number of workers fell by almost 10 million people. Despite the continuation of the pandemic in the years that followed, alongside the associated supply-chain issues and onset of the inflation crisis, unemployment reached just 3.67 percent in 2022 - current projections are for this figure to rise in 2023 and the years that follow, although these forecasts are subject to change if recent years are anything to go by.

Graph and download economic data for Labor Force Participation Rate - 25-54 Yrs. (LNS11300060) from Jan 1948 to Aug 2025 about 25 to 54 years, participation, civilian, labor force, labor, household survey, rate, and USA.

United States US: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Labour Force data was reported at 4.438 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 4.870 % for 2016. United States US: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Labour Force data is updated yearly, averaging 5.600 % from Dec 1991 (Median) to 2017, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 9.630 % in 2010 and a record low of 3.990 % in 2000. United States US: Unemployment: Modeled ILO Estimate: % of Total Labour Force data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.World Bank: Employment and Unemployment. Unemployment refers to the share of the labor force that is without work but available for and seeking employment.; ; International Labour Organization, ILOSTAT database. Data retrieved in November 2017.; Weighted average; Data up to 2016 are estimates while data from 2017 are projections. National estimates are also available in the WDI database. Caution should be used when comparing ILO estimates with national estimates.

Armed forces personnel (% of total labor force) in United States was reported at 0.83751 % in 2020, according to the World Bank collection of development indicators, compiled from officially recognized sources. United States - Armed forces personnel - actual values, historical data, forecasts and projections were sourced from the World Bank on September of 2025.