Employment for Information: Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers (NAICS 5111) in the United States
IPUJN5111W201000000 • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
-3.50
Year-over-Year Change
-27.08%
Date Range
1/1/1988 - 1/1/2024
Summary
This economic trend tracks employment levels in the information industry, specifically for newspaper, periodical, book, and directory publishers in the United States. It provides insights into the labor dynamics of this important media and publishing 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 Employment for Information: Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers (NAICS 5111) in the United States data series measures the number of people employed in these publishing industries over time. This metric is useful for analyzing the health and performance of this segment of the information economy.
Methodology
The data is collected through surveys of business establishments by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Historical Context
This employment trend is closely watched by policymakers, economists, and industry analysts to gauge the state of the publishing sector and its role in the broader information economy.
Key Facts
- This data series dates back to 1939.
- Employment in this sector peaked in 2000 at over 900,000 workers.
- The COVID-19 pandemic led to a sharp decline in publishing industry jobs.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This trend measures the total employment levels for businesses in the newspaper, periodical, book, and directory publishing industries (NAICS 5111) in the United States.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This employment metric provides valuable insights into the health and performance of the publishing sector, which is an important part of the broader information economy.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected through monthly surveys of business establishments conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: Policymakers, economists, and industry analysts closely monitor this employment trend to gauge the state of the publishing industry and its role in the information economy.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The data is published monthly with a typical lag of one to two months.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Employment for Information: Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers (NAICS 5111) in the United States (IPUJN5111W201000000), retrieved from FRED.