Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, primary … below in United States
United States: Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, primary … below was 2.34 million in 2018. ◆ Volatile
Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, primary education and in United States, 1970–2018
Source: World Bank.
Analysis
In 2018, total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, primary education and in United States stood at 2.34 million. That is the lowest value across all 11 years on record.
The figure is down 5.2% on the previous year and down 36.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, primary education and in United States peaked at 2.57 billion in 2012 and was at its lowest, 2.34 million, in 2018.
United States ranks 36th of 108 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
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, primary … below in United States, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 4.24 million | — |
| 1980 | 3.08 million | -27.4% |
| 2010 | 3.70 million | +20.3% |
| 2011 | 2.49 billion | +67076.8% |
| 2012 | 2.57 billion | +3.4% |
| 2013 | 2.40 billion | -6.5% |
| 2014 | 2.35 million | -99.9% |
| 2015 | 2.47 million | +5.0% |
| 2016 | 2.46 million | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 2.47 million | +0.3% |
| 2018 | 2.34 million | -5.2% |
United States compared with similar countries
- United States's 2.34 million is above the median for high income countries, which is 102,992, 22.7× the median. (38 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4.24 million | 4.24 million | 4.24 million | 1 |
| 1980s | 3.08 million | 3.08 million | 3.08 million | 1 |
| 2010s | 831.04 million | 2.34 million | 2.57 billion | 9 |
Countries ranked near United States
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Frequently asked questions
- What is total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, primary education and in United States?
- Total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, primary education and in United States was 2.34 million in 2018, according to the World Bank.
- What is the highest total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, primary education and recorded in United States?
- The highest recorded value was 2.57 billion in 2012.
- What is the lowest total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, primary education and recorded in United States?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.34 million in 2018.
- How does United States rank for total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, primary education and?
- United States ranks 36th out of 108 countries with data for 2018.
- Is total labor force in the sample, aged 15-64, primary education and rising or falling in United States?
- Over the last ten years it is down 36.8%. 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, primary education and below. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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