Economic Outlook No 117 — Trend employment rate, as a percentage of in United States
United States: Economic Outlook No 117 — Trend employment rate, as a percentage of was 67 in 2026. ▬ Flat
Economic Outlook No 117 — Trend employment rate, as a percentage of in United States, 1985–2026
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
Analysis
In 2026, economic outlook no 117 — trend employment rate, as a percentage of in United States stood at 67.
The figure is up 0.2% on the previous year and up 4.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, economic outlook no 117 — trend employment rate, as a percentage of in United States peaked at 68.49 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 61.81, in 1985.
That places United States 16th out of 30 countries with data for 2026, putting it in the middle of the range.
Economic Outlook No 117 — Trend employment rate, as a percentage of in United States, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 61.81 | — |
| 1986 | 62.28 | +0.8% |
| 1987 | 62.83 | +0.9% |
| 1988 | 63.44 | +1.0% |
| 1989 | 64.05 | +1.0% |
| 1990 | 64.6 | +0.9% |
| 1991 | 65.04 | +0.7% |
| 1992 | 65.42 | +0.6% |
| 1993 | 65.81 | +0.6% |
| 1994 | 66.23 | +0.6% |
| 1995 | 66.69 | +0.7% |
| 1996 | 67.16 | +0.7% |
| 1997 | 67.63 | +0.7% |
| 1998 | 68.05 | +0.6% |
| 1999 | 68.36 | +0.5% |
| 2000 | 68.49 | +0.2% |
| 2001 | 68.39 | -0.1% |
| 2002 | 68.09 | -0.4% |
| 2003 | 67.64 | -0.7% |
| 2004 | 67.13 | -0.8% |
| 2005 | 66.61 | -0.8% |
| 2006 | 66.12 | -0.7% |
| 2007 | 65.63 | -0.7% |
| 2008 | 65.15 | -0.7% |
| 2009 | 64.67 | -0.7% |
| 2010 | 64.23 | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 63.88 | -0.5% |
| 2012 | 63.66 | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 63.57 | -0.1% |
| 2014 | 63.61 | +0.1% |
| 2015 | 63.77 | +0.2% |
| 2016 | 63.99 | +0.3% |
| 2017 | 64.24 | +0.4% |
| 2018 | 64.53 | +0.4% |
| 2019 | 64.85 | +0.5% |
| 2020 | 65.2 | +0.6% |
| 2021 | 65.59 | +0.6% |
| 2022 | 65.98 | +0.6% |
| 2023 | 66.39 | +0.6% |
| 2024 | 66.67 | +0.4% |
| 2025 | 66.87 | +0.3% |
| 2026 | 67 | +0.2% |
United States compared with similar countries
- United States's 67 is below the median for high income countries, which is 67.72, 99% of the median. (28 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 62.88 | 61.81 | 64.05 | 5 |
| 1990s | 66.5 | 64.6 | 68.36 | 10 |
| 2000s | 66.79 | 64.67 | 68.49 | 10 |
| 2010s | 64.03 | 63.57 | 64.85 | 10 |
| 2020s | 66.24 | 65.2 | 67 | 7 |
Countries ranked near United States
More economy & growth data for United States
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 04 - Annual real GDP 1.63 Percent per annum (2029)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 02 - Annual real GDP 2.12 Percent per annum (2029)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 422.23 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0137 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1,235 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 400.52 billion BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 34.83 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.013 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1,172 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 52.24 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is economic outlook no 117 — trend employment rate, as a percentage of in United States?
- Economic outlook no 117 — trend employment rate, as a percentage of in United States was 67 in 2026, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest economic outlook no 117 — trend employment rate, as a percentage of recorded in United States?
- The highest recorded value was 68.49 in 2000.
- What is the lowest economic outlook no 117 — trend employment rate, as a percentage of recorded in United States?
- The lowest recorded value was 61.81 in 1985.
- How does United States rank for economic outlook no 117 — trend employment rate, as a percentage of?
- United States ranks 16th out of 30 countries with data for 2026.
- Is economic outlook no 117 — trend employment rate, as a percentage of rising or falling in United States?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this United States data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Economic Outlook No 117 — Trend employment rate, as a percentage of population aged 15-74. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The OECD Economic Outlook presents the OECD’s analysis of the major global economic trends and prospects for the next two years. The Outlook puts forward a consistent set of projections for output, employment, government spending, prices and current balances based on a review of each member country and of the induced effect on each of them on international developments. OECD (2025), OECD Economic Outlook No 117 (Edition 2025/1) EO117 Database documentation EO117 Last historical points gdp inflation cpi population unemployment real gdp gdp per capita employment OECD Economic Outlook website: https://www.oecd.org/economic-outlook/ Contact : eco.outlook@oecd.org Keywords : Outlook, forecasts, forecast, GDP