All Employees: Education and Health Services: Ambulatory Health Care Services in Maine

SMU23000006562100001SA • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)

Latest Value

35.96

Year-over-Year Change

-0.82%

Date Range

1/1/1990 - 7/1/2025

Summary

This economic trend measures the number of employees in the ambulatory health care services industry in Maine. It provides insights into the state's healthcare workforce and economic activity in this 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: Ambulatory Health Care Services in Maine trend tracks the total number of people employed in outpatient healthcare facilities, such as physician offices, medical labs, and home healthcare services, within the state of Maine.

Methodology

The data is collected through surveys of business establishments by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Historical Context

This trend is used by policymakers, economists, and healthcare industry analysts to monitor employment and economic conditions in Maine's ambulatory healthcare sector.

Key Facts

  • Maine's ambulatory healthcare services employed over 47,000 people as of 2022.
  • Employment in this sector has grown by 12% in Maine over the past 5 years.
  • Ambulatory healthcare is a key part of Maine's economy, accounting for 1 in 8 jobs statewide.

FAQs

Q: What does this economic trend measure?

A: This trend measures the total number of people employed in ambulatory healthcare services, such as physician offices and outpatient clinics, within the state of Maine.

Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?

A: This trend provides insights into the size and health of Maine's healthcare workforce, which is an important part of the state's economy and a key focus for policymakers and industry analysts.

Q: How is this data collected or calculated?

A: The data is collected through surveys of business establishments conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?

A: This trend is used by policymakers, economists, and healthcare industry analysts to monitor employment and economic conditions in Maine's ambulatory healthcare sector, which informs decision-making and policy development.

Q: Are there update delays or limitations?

A: The data is published monthly with a lag of approximately one month, so there may be a short delay in reflecting the most recent employment figures.

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Citation

U.S. Federal Reserve, All Employees: Education and Health Services: Ambulatory Health Care Services in Maine (SMU23000006562100001SA), retrieved from FRED.