U.S. Labor Force Participation Rate 1990-2023
Labor force participation rate for ages 15-24 is the proportion of the population ages 15-24 that is economically active: all people who supply labor for the production of goods and services during a specified period.
- U.S. labor force participation rate for 2021 was 50.49%, a 1.47% increase from 2020.
- U.S. labor force participation rate for 2020 was 49.02%, a 1.79% decline from 2019.
- U.S. labor force participation rate for 2019 was 50.81%, a 0.6% increase from 2018.
- U.S. labor force participation rate for 2018 was 50.20%, a 0.24% decline from 2017.
U.S. Labor Force Participation Rate - Historical Data |
Year |
Participation Rate for Ages 15-24 |
Annual Change |
2021 |
50.49% |
1.47% |
2020 |
49.02% |
-1.79% |
2019 |
50.81% |
0.60% |
2018 |
50.20% |
-0.24% |
2017 |
50.44% |
0.27% |
2016 |
50.17% |
0.16% |
2015 |
50.01% |
-0.02% |
2014 |
50.03% |
-0.04% |
2013 |
50.07% |
0.15% |
2012 |
49.91% |
-0.07% |
2011 |
49.99% |
-0.18% |
2010 |
50.17% |
-1.55% |
2009 |
51.72% |
-1.75% |
2008 |
53.47% |
-0.55% |
2007 |
54.02% |
-1.13% |
2006 |
55.14% |
-0.15% |
2005 |
55.29% |
-0.33% |
2004 |
55.62% |
-0.38% |
2003 |
56.00% |
-1.57% |
2002 |
57.57% |
-1.13% |
2001 |
58.70% |
-1.17% |
2000 |
59.87% |
0.30% |
1999 |
59.57% |
-0.34% |
1998 |
59.91% |
0.14% |
1997 |
59.77% |
-0.02% |
1996 |
59.79% |
-0.69% |
1995 |
60.48% |
-0.10% |
1994 |
60.58% |
0.40% |
1993 |
60.18% |
-0.06% |
1992 |
60.24% |
0.08% |
1991 |
60.15% |
-1.19% |
1990 |
61.35% |
-1.19% |