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Employment in the United States 2019
Employment in the United States 2019
Employment in the United States from 2009 to 2019 (in millions)
This statistic shows the employment in the United States from 2009 to 2017, with projections up until 2019. In 2017, around 153.34 million people were employed in the United States.
Employment in the United States from 2009 to 2019 (in millions)
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| Employment in millions | |
|---|---|
| 2019* | 156.97 |
| 2018* | 155.69 |
| 2017 | 153.34 |
| 2016 | 151.44 |
| 2015 | 148.85 |
| 2014 | 146.32 |
| 2013 | 143.94 |
| 2012 | 142.48 |
| 2011 | 139.89 |
| 2010 | 139.08 |
| 2009 | 139.89 |
| Employment in millions | |
|---|---|
| 2019* | 156.97 |
| 2018* | 155.69 |
| 2017 | 153.34 |
| 2016 | 151.44 |
| 2015 | 148.85 |
| 2014 | 146.32 |
| 2013 | 143.94 |
| 2012 | 142.48 |
| 2011 | 139.89 |
| 2010 | 139.08 |
| 2009 | 139.89 |
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This statistic shows the employment in the United States from 2009 to 2017, with projections up until 2019. In 2017, around 153.34 million people were employed in the United States.
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- October 2018
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- United States
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- 2009 to 2017
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