All Employees: Government: Local Government Educational Services in Pennsylvania
SMU42000009093161101SA • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
276.22
Year-over-Year Change
1.63%
Date Range
1/1/2003 - 7/1/2025
Summary
This economic trend measures the number of local government employees in the educational services sector in Pennsylvania. It provides insight into public sector employment and spending in the state's education system.
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 Educational Services in Pennsylvania series tracks the total number of workers employed by local governments in Pennsylvania's educational services industry. This data point is useful for analyzing trends in public sector education staffing and budgets.
Methodology
The data is collected through surveys of local government entities in Pennsylvania.
Historical Context
This trend is relevant for policymakers, economists, and education stakeholders assessing the state of public education in the Commonwealth.
Key Facts
- Pennsylvania has over 500 local school districts.
- Education is the largest area of local government spending in the state.
- Public school enrollment in Pennsylvania totals over 1.7 million students.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This trend measures the total number of employees working in the educational services sector of local governments in Pennsylvania.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This data point provides insight into public sector employment and spending on education within the Commonwealth, which is crucial for policymakers and education stakeholders.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected through surveys of local government entities in Pennsylvania.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: This trend is used by economists, policymakers, and education stakeholders to assess trends in public sector education staffing and budgets in the state.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The data is published on a monthly basis, but there may be some delays in reporting from local government sources.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, All Employees: Government: Local Government Educational Services in Pennsylvania (SMU42000009093161101SA), retrieved from FRED.