Employment (ILO modelled estimates), annual growth rate in United States of America
United States of America: Employment (ILO modelled estimates), annual growth rate was 0.2102 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Employment (ILO modelled estimates), annual growth rate in United States of America, 1992–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, employment (ilo modelled estimates), annual growth rate in United States of America stood at 0.2102 % change on previous year.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 29.9% on the previous year and down 87.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, employment (ilo modelled estimates), annual growth rate in United States of America peaked at 3.38 % change on previous year in 2021 and was at its lowest, -5.81 % change on previous year, in 2020.
United States of America ranks 138th of 188 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.
Employment (ILO modelled estimates), annual growth rate in United States of America, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 0.7045 % change on previous year | — |
| 1993 | 1.57 % change on previous year | +123.3% |
| 1994 | 2.47 % change on previous year | +57.2% |
| 1995 | 1.83 % change on previous year | -26.0% |
| 1996 | 1.61 % change on previous year | -11.9% |
| 1997 | 2.1 % change on previous year | +30.1% |
| 1998 | 1.55 % change on previous year | -26.1% |
| 1999 | 1.51 % change on previous year | -2.8% |
| 2000 | 1.51 % change on previous year | +0.0% |
| 2001 | -0.0483 % change on previous year | -103.2% |
| 2002 | -0.3642 % change on previous year | +654.8% |
| 2003 | 0.4033 % change on previous year | -210.7% |
| 2004 | 1.37 % change on previous year | +240.7% |
| 2005 | 1.81 % change on previous year | +31.8% |
| 2006 | 1.94 % change on previous year | +7.4% |
| 2007 | 0.9402 % change on previous year | -51.6% |
| 2008 | -0.0722 % change on previous year | -107.7% |
| 2009 | -3.52 % change on previous year | +4775.7% |
| 2010 | -0.2973 % change on previous year | -91.5% |
| 2011 | 1.07 % change on previous year | -460.5% |
| 2012 | 1.85 % change on previous year | +72.9% |
| 2013 | 1.22 % change on previous year | -34.0% |
| 2014 | 1.91 % change on previous year | +56.4% |
| 2015 | 1.74 % change on previous year | -9.3% |
| 2016 | 1.8 % change on previous year | +3.5% |
| 2017 | 1.82 % change on previous year | +1.0% |
| 2018 | 1.6 % change on previous year | -11.7% |
| 2019 | 1.69 % change on previous year | +5.4% |
| 2020 | -5.81 % change on previous year | -443.6% |
| 2021 | 3.38 % change on previous year | -158.2% |
| 2022 | 3.02 % change on previous year | -10.6% |
| 2023 | 1.4 % change on previous year | -53.7% |
| 2024 | 0.3 % change on previous year | -78.6% |
| 2025 | 0.2102 % change on previous year | -29.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.67 % change on previous year | 0.7045 % change on previous year | 2.47 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2000s | 0.3976 % change on previous year | -3.52 % change on previous year | 1.94 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.44 % change on previous year | -0.2973 % change on previous year | 1.91 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.4177 % change on previous year | -5.81 % change on previous year | 3.38 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near United States of America
- 135 Puerto Rico 0.2361 % change on previous year compare
- 136 Republic of Korea 0.2353 % change on previous year compare
- 137 Denmark 0.2279 % change on previous year compare
- 139 Canada 0.178 % change on previous year compare
- 140 New Caledonia 0.1698 % change on previous year compare
- 141 French Polynesia 0.1598 % change on previous year compare
More work & labour data for United States of America
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 113,208 (2027)
- Labour force participation rate (ILO modelled estimates) 61.24 (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) 178,849 (2027)
- Employment-to-population ratio (ILO modelled estimates) 58.55 (2027)
- Persons outside the labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+) 1.27 % change on previous year (2027)
- Labour force (ILO modelled estimates) (15+), annual growth rate 0.3372 % change on previous year (2027)
- Legislation on sexual harassment in employment 1 (2023)
- Criminal penalties or civil remedies sexual harassment in employment 1 (2023)
- Women can take the same jobs as men 1 (2023)
- Labor force participation rate, total (% of total population ages 15+) 61.7% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is employment (ilo modelled estimates), annual growth rate in United States of America?
- Employment (ilo modelled estimates), annual growth rate in United States of America was 0.2102 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest employment (ilo modelled estimates), annual growth rate recorded in United States of America?
- The highest recorded value was 3.38 % change on previous year in 2021.
- What is the lowest employment (ilo modelled estimates), annual growth rate recorded in United States of America?
- The lowest recorded value was -5.81 % change on previous year in 2020.
- How does United States of America rank for employment (ilo modelled estimates), annual growth rate?
- United States of America ranks 138th out of 188 countries with data for 2025.
- Is employment (ilo modelled estimates), annual growth rate rising or falling in United States of America?
- Over the last ten years it is down 87.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United States of America data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Employment (ILO modelled estimates), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Employment (ILO modelled estimates). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Employment (ILO modelled estimates). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.