All Employees, Health and Personal Care Retailers
CES4244600001 • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
1,091.40
Year-over-Year Change
0.43%
Date Range
1/1/1990 - 7/1/2025
Summary
Measures total employment in health and personal care retail establishments. Provides critical insights into healthcare-related retail sector workforce dynamics.
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 employment series tracks workforce levels in pharmacies, drugstores, and personal care retail environments. It reflects healthcare accessibility and consumer health spending.
Methodology
Monthly data collected through comprehensive establishment surveys by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Historical Context
Used by policymakers and economists to assess healthcare retail employment trends.
Key Facts
- Includes pharmacies and personal care retailers
- Reflects healthcare accessibility trends
- Indicates consumer health spending patterns
FAQs
Q: What businesses are included in this employment series?
A: Covers pharmacies, drugstores, and health and personal care retail establishments.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: Monthly updates provided through comprehensive Bureau of Labor Statistics surveys.
Q: Why are health retail employment numbers significant?
A: Indicates healthcare accessibility, consumer health spending, and overall sector economic health.
Q: How do economic conditions impact this employment series?
A: Healthcare retail tends to be more resilient during economic downturns due to essential nature of services.
Q: What factors influence employment in this sector?
A: Healthcare demand, demographic changes, and technological advancements in retail healthcare.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, Health and Personal Care Retailers (CES4244600001), retrieved from FRED.