Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, female in United States
United States: Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, female was 72.07 million in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, female in United States, 1970–2018
Source: World Bank.
Analysis
In 2018, total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, female in United States stood at 72.07 million.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.3% on the previous year and up 1.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, female in United States peaked at 69.72 billion in 2013 and was at its lowest, 28.80 million, in 1970.
That places United States 3rd out of 109 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.
Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, female in United States, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 28.80 million | — |
| 1980 | 42.86 million | +48.8% |
| 1990 | 54.31 million | +26.7% |
| 2000 | 61.66 million | +13.5% |
| 2005 | 66.03 million | +7.1% |
| 2010 | 70.72 million | +7.1% |
| 2011 | 68.68 billion | +97005.9% |
| 2012 | 69.61 billion | +1.4% |
| 2013 | 69.72 billion | +0.2% |
| 2014 | 69.19 million | -99.9% |
| 2015 | 69.69 million | +0.7% |
| 2016 | 70.25 million | +0.8% |
| 2017 | 71.18 million | +1.3% |
| 2018 | 72.07 million | +1.3% |
United States compared with similar countries
- United States's 72.07 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 1.16 million, 62.2× the median. (39 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, female in United States changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | +97005.9% | 70.72 million | 68.68 billion |
| 2014 | -99.9% | 69.72 billion | 69.19 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 28.80 million | 28.80 million | 28.80 million | 1 |
| 1980s | 42.86 million | 42.86 million | 42.86 million | 1 |
| 1990s | 54.31 million | 54.31 million | 54.31 million | 1 |
| 2000s | 63.84 million | 61.66 million | 66.03 million | 2 |
| 2010s | 23.16 billion | 69.19 million | 69.72 billion | 9 |
Countries ranked near United States
More reference data data for United States
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 19.34 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 24.55 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 119.42 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 20.7 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 119.42 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 64.85 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 52.14 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 133.45 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 589.96 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 112.69 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, female in United States?
- Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, female in United States was 72.07 million in 2018, according to the World Bank.
- What is the highest total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, female recorded in United States?
- The highest recorded value was 69.72 billion in 2013.
- What is the lowest total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, female recorded in United States?
- The lowest recorded value was 28.80 million in 1970.
- How does United States rank for total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, female?
- United States ranks 3rd out of 109 countries with data for 2018.
- Is total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, female rising or falling in United States?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.9%. 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, female. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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