Employment Trends by Industry
Interactive chart showing employment trends across major industries from 2010-2023
About this visualization
This visualization tracks employment levels across major industry sectors in the United States from 2010 to 2023. It shows how different industries have grown or contracted over time, highlighting the impact of economic events and policy changes.
Source
Data sourced from Bureau of Labor Statistics. Last updated on March 15, 2023.
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About this Visualization
This visualization tracks employment levels across major industry sectors in the United States from 2010 to 2023. It shows how different industries have grown or contracted over time, highlighting the impact of economic events and policy changes.
Key Insights
- Healthcare and technology sectors showed the strongest growth over the period
- Manufacturing employment stabilized after 2016 following years of decline
- Retail employment has been declining since 2018, accelerated by the pandemic
- Construction employment shows strong cyclical patterns tied to economic conditions
How to Use
This visualization allows you to explore employment trends by industry. You can interact with the chart by hovering over data points to see detailed information, and use the settings panel to customize the view.
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