All Employees: Government: Local Government Educational Services in Rhode Island
SMU44000009093161101SA • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
20.61
Year-over-Year Change
-5.90%
Date Range
1/1/2005 - 6/1/2025
Summary
This trend measures the number of local government employees in the educational services sector in Rhode Island. It provides insight into public sector employment and education infrastructure in the state.
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 Rhode Island series tracks the total number of individuals employed by local governments in the education sector within the state. This metric is used by economists and policymakers to analyze trends in public sector workforce and investment in local education systems.
Methodology
The data is collected through surveys of state and local government entities by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Historical Context
Monitoring this employment trend helps inform decisions around funding, staffing, and policies related to public education at the state and local levels.
Key Facts
- Rhode Island has over 16,000 local government employees in education services.
- Local education jobs account for over 60% of total local government employment in the state.
- This trend has remained relatively stable over the past decade.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This trend measures the total number of individuals employed by local governments in the education sector within the state of Rhode Island.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: Monitoring this employment trend helps inform decisions around funding, staffing, and policies related to public education at the state and local levels.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected through surveys of state and local government entities by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: This trend is used by economists and policymakers to analyze trends in public sector workforce and investment in local education systems.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: There may be occasional delays in data reporting and publication by the statistical agencies.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, All Employees: Government: Local Government Educational Services in Rhode Island (SMU44000009093161101SA), retrieved from FRED.