All Employees: Government: Local Government in Rhode Island
SMS44000009093000001 • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
33.50
Year-over-Year Change
-2.05%
Date Range
1/1/1990 - 6/1/2025
Summary
This trend measures the total number of government employees at the local level in Rhode Island. It provides insight into the size and composition of the state's public sector workforce, which is an important economic indicator.
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
The All Employees: Government: Local Government in Rhode Island series tracks the monthly employment levels of local government workers in the state. This data is used by economists and policymakers to analyze public sector labor market trends and inform budgeting and policy decisions.
Methodology
The data is collected through the Current Employment Statistics (CES) survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Historical Context
Trends in local government employment can reflect fiscal conditions and policy priorities at the state and municipal levels.
Key Facts
- Rhode Island has over 55,000 local government employees.
- Local government accounts for nearly 75% of total government employment in the state.
- Rhode Island's local government workforce has remained relatively stable in recent years.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This trend measures the total number of employees working in local government in the state of Rhode Island.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: Tracking local government employment is important for understanding public sector labor market conditions and fiscal trends in Rhode Island.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected through the Current Employment Statistics (CES) survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: Trends in local government employment can inform budgeting, workforce planning, and policy decisions at the state and municipal levels.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The data is published monthly with a typical lag of 1-2 months.
Related Trends
Personal Consumption Expenditures: Nondurable Goods: Gasoline and Other Energy Goods for Rhode Island
RIPCEGAS
Transportation Carbon Dioxide Emissions, Natural Gas for Rhode Island
EMISSCO2TOTVTCNGRIA
All Employees: Manufacturing: Durable Goods: Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing in Rhode Island
SMU44000003133200001
Value of Exports to Turkey from Rhode Island
RITURA052SCEN
Real Gross Domestic Product: Rental and Leasing Services and Lessors of Nonfinancial Intangible Assets (532-533) in Rhode Island
RIRENTRGSP
Coefficient for Transportation Carbon Dioxide Emissions, Jet Fuel for Rhode Island
EMISSCO2CJFACBRIA
Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, All Employees: Government: Local Government in Rhode Island (SMS44000009093000001), retrieved from FRED.