All Employees: Manufacturing in Puerto Rico
Monthly, Not Seasonally Adjusted
SMU72000003000000001 • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
83.50
Year-over-Year Change
-2.11%
Date Range
1/1/1990 - 6/1/2025
Summary
This economic indicator tracks monthly, not seasonally adjusted employment data for the U.S. manufacturing sector. It provides insight into real-world production and labor trends without seasonal adjustments.
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 Monthly, Not Seasonally Adjusted employment data represents the total number of people employed in U.S. manufacturing industries each month, without adjusting for typical seasonal patterns. This gives economists and policymakers a clearer picture of actual labor market conditions.
Methodology
The data is collected through surveys of U.S. businesses and establishments.
Historical Context
This employment trend is used to monitor the health of the manufacturing sector and inform economic policy decisions.
Key Facts
- Manufacturing accounts for about 11% of total U.S. employment.
- U.S. manufacturing employment peaked in 1979 at over 19 million jobs.
- The COVID-19 pandemic led to a sharp decline in manufacturing employment in 2020.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This indicator tracks the total number of people employed in U.S. manufacturing industries on a monthly basis, without adjusting for seasonal patterns.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: The not seasonally adjusted manufacturing employment data provides a clear, unfiltered view of real-world labor market conditions in the production sector, which is crucial for economic analysis and policymaking.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected through surveys of U.S. businesses and establishments.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: Analysts and policymakers use this manufacturing employment data to monitor the health of the production sector and inform decisions around economic and labor market policies.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The data is published monthly with a typical lag of 1-2 months. There are no known limitations in the data collection or reporting.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Monthly, Not Seasonally Adjusted (SMU72000003000000001), retrieved from FRED.