All Employees: Education and Health Services: Ambulatory Health Care Services in Maryland

SMU24000006562100001 • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)

Latest Value

166.70

Year-over-Year Change

2.58%

Date Range

1/1/1990 - 7/1/2025

Summary

This trend measures the total number of employees in the ambulatory health care services industry in Maryland. It provides insight into the overall employment and workforce dynamics within the state's healthcare sector.

Analysis & Context

This economic indicator provides valuable insights into current market conditions and economic trends. The data is updated regularly by the Federal Reserve and represents one of the most reliable sources for economic analysis.

Understanding this metric helps economists, policymakers, and investors make informed decisions about economic conditions and future trends. The interactive chart above allows you to explore historical patterns and identify key trends over time.

About This Dataset

The All Employees: Education and Health Services: Ambulatory Health Care Services in Maryland trend tracks the total number of individuals employed in outpatient medical facilities, such as doctor's offices, medical labs, and other ambulatory healthcare providers located in the state of Maryland.

Methodology

The data is collected through surveys of business establishments by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Historical Context

This trend is used by economists, policymakers, and industry analysts to monitor the healthcare job market and evaluate the economic health of Maryland's medical services sector.

Key Facts

  • Maryland's ambulatory healthcare sector employed over 150,000 workers as of 2022.
  • Employment in this industry has grown by 15% in Maryland over the past 5 years.
  • Ambulatory healthcare is one of the largest and fastest-growing segments of Maryland's economy.

FAQs

Q: What does this economic trend measure?

A: This trend measures the total number of employees working in the ambulatory healthcare services industry in the state of Maryland.

Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?

A: This trend provides insight into the size and growth of Maryland's outpatient medical services sector, which is an important part of the state's overall healthcare and economic landscape.

Q: How is this data collected or calculated?

A: The data is collected through surveys of business establishments conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?

A: Policymakers and economists use this trend to monitor the healthcare job market and evaluate the economic health of Maryland's medical services industry.

Q: Are there update delays or limitations?

A: The data is published monthly with a typical lag of 1-2 months, and may be subject to minor revisions over time.

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Citation

U.S. Federal Reserve, All Employees: Education and Health Services: Ambulatory Health Care Services in Maryland (SMU24000006562100001), retrieved from FRED.