Employment to Population Rate: All Ages: Females for Sweden

Annual, Not Seasonally Adjusted

LREPTTFESEA156N • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)

Latest Value

47.41

Year-over-Year Change

3.08%

Date Range

1/1/2001 - 1/1/2014

Summary

This U.S. economic trend measures the annual change in total employment, not seasonally adjusted. It provides a high-level view of broad employment trends over time and is a key indicator for economists and policymakers.

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 annual, not seasonally adjusted employment trend tracks the year-over-year percent change in total nonfarm employment in the United States. This measure offers a straightforward, unadjusted perspective on the overall employment situation, complementing other more granular employment data.

Methodology

The data is calculated from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Current Employment Statistics survey.

Historical Context

Policymakers and market analysts use this employment trend to gauge the strength of the broader U.S. labor market.

Key Facts

  • Annual employment growth was 3.2% in 2022.
  • The trend reached a low of -5.9% in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • The highest annual growth on record was 5.1% in 1984.

FAQs

Q: What does this economic trend measure?

A: This trend measures the year-over-year percent change in total nonfarm employment in the United States, without seasonal adjustments.

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

A: This straightforward employment measure provides a high-level view of broad labor market conditions, making it a key indicator for economists, policymakers, and market analysts.

Q: How is this data collected or calculated?

A: The data is calculated from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Current Employment Statistics survey.

Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?

A: Policymakers and market analysts use this annual employment trend to gauge the overall strength and direction of the U.S. labor market when making economic decisions.

Q: Are there update delays or limitations?

A: There is typically a 1-month lag in the release of this data by the U.S. Federal Reserve.

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Citation

U.S. Federal Reserve, Annual, Not Seasonally Adjusted (LREPTTFESEA156N), retrieved from FRED.