U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Apr
24
Productivity decreases in 56 of 91 manufacturing and mining industries in 2024

Labor productivity decreased in 52 of the 86 NAICS 4-digit manufacturing industries and in 4 of the 5 mining industries in 2024. Output fell in 72 of the 91 manufacturing and mining industries while hours worked rose in 38 industries. Eleven industries increased both output and hours worked.

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