Women Employees, Total Nonfarm
CES0000000010 • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
79,644.00
Year-over-Year Change
1.02%
Date Range
1/1/1964 - 7/1/2025
Summary
Tracks total number of women employed in nonfarm sectors across the United States. Provides critical insight into female labor market participation.
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
Measures women's employment in all non-agricultural industries. Represents a key economic indicator of gender workforce integration and labor market dynamics.
Methodology
Collected through monthly establishment surveys by Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Historical Context
Used for workforce analysis, economic policy, and understanding gender employment trends.
Key Facts
- Comprehensive women's employment metric
- Excludes agricultural sector jobs
- Updated monthly with precise data
FAQs
Q: What industries are included in nonfarm employment?
A: Covers manufacturing, services, government, healthcare, technology, and other non-agricultural sectors.
Q: How has women's nonfarm employment changed over time?
A: Steadily increased since mid-20th century, reflecting growing workforce participation and economic opportunities.
Q: Why exclude agricultural jobs?
A: Agricultural employment has distinct characteristics. Nonfarm data provides more standardized economic measurement.
Q: How is this data collected?
A: Monthly surveys of businesses and establishments by Bureau of Labor Statistics tracking employee demographics.
Q: What can this data tell us?
A: Reveals women's economic integration, workforce trends, and sectoral employment patterns.
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Diffusion Indexes, 3-Month Span: Total Nonfarm
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Women Employees, Total Nonfarm (CES0000000010), retrieved from FRED.