All Employees: Manufacturing in Arkansas
Monthly, Not Seasonally Adjusted
ARMFGN • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
164.80
Year-over-Year Change
1.54%
Date Range
1/1/1990 - 6/1/2025
Summary
The 'Manufacturing Employees, Production and Nonsupervisory' trend measures the number of manufacturing employees in the United States, excluding managers and supervisors. This metric provides insights into the health and productivity of the U.S. manufacturing sector.
Analysis & Context
This economic indicator provides valuable insights into current market conditions and economic trends. The data is updated regularly by the Federal Reserve and represents one of the most reliable sources for economic analysis.
Understanding this metric helps economists, policymakers, and investors make informed decisions about economic conditions and future trends. The interactive chart above allows you to explore historical patterns and identify key trends over time.
About This Dataset
This series tracks the total number of production and non-supervisory employees in the manufacturing industry on a monthly basis. It is a key indicator of the manufacturing sector's labor force and is closely monitored by economists, policymakers, and industry analysts.
Methodology
The data is collected through surveys of manufacturing establishments by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Historical Context
This trend is used to assess the strength and resilience of the U.S. manufacturing industry, which is a vital component of the broader economy.
Key Facts
- The manufacturing sector accounts for around 11% of U.S. GDP.
- U.S. manufacturing employment peaked in 1979 at 19.4 million workers.
- The COVID-19 pandemic led to a sharp decline in manufacturing employment in 2020.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This trend measures the number of production and non-supervisory employees in the U.S. manufacturing industry on a monthly basis.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: The manufacturing employment trend is a key indicator of the health and productivity of the U.S. manufacturing sector, which is a vital component of the broader economy.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected through surveys of manufacturing establishments by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: This trend is used by economists, policymakers, and industry analysts to assess the strength and resilience of the U.S. manufacturing industry and inform economic policy decisions.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The data is released on a monthly basis, with a typical lag of around one month.
Related Trends
Housing Inventory: Median Listing Price in Arkansas
MEDLISPRIAR
Chain-Type Quantity Index for Real GDP: Truck Transportation (484) in Arkansas
ARTRUCKTRANQGSP
Average Hourly Earnings of All Employees: Total Private in Arkansas
SMU05000000500000003
Total Tax Exemptions Under Age 65 for Arkansas
LT65EXMAR5A647NCEN
Housing Inventory: Pending Listing Count in Arkansas
PENLISCOUAR
All Employees: Transportation and Utilities: Transportation, Warehousing, and Utilities in Arkansas
SMS05000004300000001
Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Monthly, Not Seasonally Adjusted (ARMFGN), retrieved from FRED.