All Employees: Education and Health Services: Hospitals in Delaware
SMU10000006562200001SA • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
28.34
Year-over-Year Change
2.92%
Date Range
1/1/1990 - 7/1/2025
Summary
This economic trend measures the total number of employees in the hospitals subsector of the education and health services industry in Delaware. It provides insight into the labor market and economic activity within the state's healthcare 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
The All Employees: Education and Health Services: Hospitals in Delaware series tracks the monthly changes in the number of people employed in the hospital industry in the state. This metric is used by economists and policymakers to monitor the health of Delaware's healthcare system and overall economic conditions.
Methodology
The data is collected through surveys of business establishments by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Historical Context
Trends in hospital employment are relevant for understanding the state's economic performance and policy decisions related to the healthcare industry.
Key Facts
- Delaware's hospital industry employed over 31,000 workers as of the latest data.
- Hospital employment in Delaware has grown by 8% over the past 5 years.
- The hospitals subsector accounts for nearly a quarter of the state's total education and health services jobs.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This trend measures the total number of employees working in the hospital industry within the education and health services sector in the state of Delaware.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: The hospital employment trend provides insight into the health and labor market conditions of Delaware's healthcare industry, which is a key part of the state's economy.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected through monthly surveys of business establishments by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: Trends in hospital employment are relevant for policymakers and analysts when evaluating the healthcare industry's contribution to Delaware's overall economic performance and making related policy decisions.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The data is published with a typical one-month lag by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, All Employees: Education and Health Services: Hospitals in Delaware (SMU10000006562200001SA), retrieved from FRED.