Employment Recap: December 2024

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Employment Recap

The December job market closed the year on a strong note, with employment gains in health care, retail trade, and government. Despite a steady unemployment rate, these sectors’ growth highlights the resilience of the labor force in an evolving economy.


Here’s a recap of the December employment situation from the recent BLS Employment Situation Summary released on Friday, January 10, 2025:

 

Unemployment Rate: Steady at 4.1%

 

The national unemployment rate remained unchanged at 4.1%, with 6.9 million people unemployed. Long-term unemployment accounted for 22.4% of this figure, with little movement compared to prior months.

 

Jobs Added: +256,000

 

December saw an increase of 256,000 jobs, up from the revised 212,000 in November. This steady growth capped off a year of notable gains across key sectors:

 

Health Care: +46,000

Retail Trade: +43,000 (rebounding from a loss in November)

Government: +33,000

Social Assistance: +23,000

 

Labor Force Participation Rate: Stable at 62.5%

 

The labor force participation rate held at 62.5%, consistent with its narrow range throughout 2024. Similarly, the employment-population ratio remained steady at 60.0%.

 

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This summary provides a snapshot of December’s labor market. For more detailed data, visit the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) website at www.bls.gov

 

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