Labor force, total - United States
| Source | World Bank |
| Unit of measure | count |
| Coverage | 2012 - 2025 |
| Last update | 2026 |
| Data license | CC BY 4.0 |
| Year | Value | YoY |
| 2012 | 159,683,000.0 | - |
| 2013 | 160,132,000.0 | +0.3% |
| 2014 | 160,876,000.0 | +0.5% |
| 2015 | 161,927,000.0 | +0.7% |
| 2016 | 163,886,000.0 | +1.2% |
| 2017 | 165,597,000.0 | +1.0% |
| 2018 | 167,002,000.0 | +0.8% |
| 2019 | 168,921,000.0 | +1.1% |
| 2020 | 166,565,000.0 | -1.4% |
| 2021 | 167,182,000.0 | +0.4% |
| 2022 | 169,494,000.0 | +1.4% |
| 2023 | 172,301,000.0 | +1.7% |
| 2024 | 174,221,000.0 | +1.1% |
| 2025 | 174,846,000.0 | +0.4% |
Fed Chair Powell: U.S. Job Creation Stalled Near Zero
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Source: IndexBox Mar 18, 2026
Goldman Sachs Warns of Potential "Jobless Recovery" in 2026
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Source: IndexBox Jan 12, 2026
U.S. Truck Transportation Jobs Flat in December, Hit Lowest Level Since July 2021
Analysis of the December 2025 jobs report shows U.S. truck transportation employment stagnant at its lowest point since mid-2021, continuing a two-year downward trend amid broader logistics sector weakness.
Source: IndexBox Jan 10, 2026
Fed Governor Miran Advocates for 1.5% Rate Cuts in 2026
Fed Governor Stephen Miran outlines his case for aggressive interest rate cuts in 2026, aiming to boost employment while arguing inflation is under control.
Source: IndexBox Jan 8, 2026
Fed Policymakers Deeply Divided Over December 2025 Rate Cut, Minutes Reveal
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Source: IndexBox Dec 31, 2025
2026 Inflation Forecast: Bull vs. Bear Outlooks for U.S. Economy
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Source: IndexBox Dec 22, 2025