Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, above primary education in United States

United States: Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, above primary education was 148.46 million in 2018. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2018)
148.46 million
Change on year
up 1.4%
World rank
3rd
of 105 countries
All-time high
144.50 billion
in 2013
All-time low
71.99 million
in 1970
Years of data
11
1970–2018

Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, above primary education in United States, 1970–2018

050.0B100.0B150.0B1970199420181970: 72.0M1980: 97.8M2010: 140.2M2011: 141.6B2012: 144.5B2013: 144.5B2014: 143.9M2015: 144.6M2016: 146.4M2017: 146.5M2018: 148.5M

Source: World Bank.

Analysis

The most recent figure for total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, above primary education in United States is 148.46 million, measured in 2018.

That represents a change of up 1.4% on the previous year and up 5.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, above primary education in United States peaked at 144.50 billion in 2013 and was at its lowest, 71.99 million, in 1970.

That places United States 3rd out of 105 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 71.99 million 71.99 million 71.99 million 1
1980s 97.83 million 97.83 million 97.83 million 1
2010s 47.94 billion 140.18 million 144.50 billion 9

Countries ranked near United States

  1. 1 China 275.93 million compare
  2. 1 Djibouti 310,309 compare
  3. 2 India 156.06 million compare
  4. 4 Brazil 73.62 million compare
  5. 5 Indonesia 57.87 million compare
  6. 6 Nigeria 47.61 million compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, above primary education in United States?
Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, above primary education in United States was 148.46 million in 2018, according to the World Bank.
What is the highest total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, above primary education recorded in United States?
The highest recorded value was 144.50 billion in 2013.
What is the lowest total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, above primary education recorded in United States?
The lowest recorded value was 71.99 million in 1970.
How does United States rank for total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, above primary education?
United States ranks 3rd out of 105 countries with data for 2018.
Is total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, above primary education rising or falling in United States?
Over the last ten years it is up 5.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this United States data come from?
The figures come from the World Bank, published as part of Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, above primary education. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, above primary education
Source
World Bank
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
107 places, 1,446 data points, 1970–2021
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