All Employees, Hospitals
CES6562200001 • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
5,759.20
Year-over-Year Change
3.54%
Date Range
1/1/1990 - 7/1/2025
Summary
Tracks total employment in hospital sectors nationwide. Provides critical insight into healthcare workforce dynamics and institutional employment trends.
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 the number of employees working in hospital settings across the United States. Reflects healthcare sector employment levels and workforce stability.
Methodology
Collected through comprehensive employer surveys tracking monthly hospital workforce numbers.
Historical Context
Used by policymakers and healthcare administrators to understand workforce capacity and employment trends.
Key Facts
- Represents total hospital employment nationwide
- Indicates healthcare sector workforce trends
- Critical for understanding medical labor market
FAQs
Q: What does this employment data include?
A: Counts all employees in hospital settings, including medical and administrative staff. Excludes external healthcare providers.
Q: Why track hospital employment?
A: Provides insights into healthcare sector health, workforce demands, and potential economic indicators for medical industries.
Q: How do hospital employment numbers change?
A: Influenced by factors like healthcare demand, technological changes, and broader economic conditions.
Q: What impacts hospital employment levels?
A: Public health events, technological advancements, healthcare policy, and demographic shifts can significantly affect workforce numbers.
Q: How frequently is this data updated?
A: Monthly updates provide current snapshot of hospital employment trends and workforce dynamics.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, All Employees, Hospitals (CES6562200001), retrieved from FRED.