Figure 9. Annual layoffs and discharges, total nonfarm, not seasonally adjusted, 2007–16
Year Level (thousands)

2006

 20,856

2007

 21,997

2008

 23,969

2009

 26,557

2010

 21,703

2011

 20,756

2012

 20,942

2013

 19,888

2014

 20,398

2015

 20,954

2016

 19,911

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.