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Employment Projections
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Projections Archive
The Employment Projections (EP) program publishes 10-year projections of national employment by industry and occupation based on analysis of historical and current economic data for the labor market, the macroeconomy, and industrial activity.
This page describes historical releases. The latest projections can be found at: https://www.bls.gov/emp/.
Difficulties in comparing projections
Classification changes
Changes to classifications can make it difficult to compare industries or occupations over time. Classifications need to be updated periodically so they can accurately describe the economy, and these changes can result in comparability issues which are not always obvious.
- Occupations in the projections use the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.
- Industries in the projections use the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS).
Methodology changes to projections and inputs
Changes to methods can mean that certain estimates do not describe the same concepts or populations over time.
- The methods used for developing measures of separations and job openings changed with the 2016-2026 projections.
- The methods used for developing the education and training system changed with the 2010-2020 projections.
- Inputs to the projections process can change over time. For more information see the BLS Handbook of Methods.
Historical context
Projections are influenced by history up to the point the projections are published and incorporate then-current expectations about the future. Future events which stray from those expectations may invalidate assumptions made in published projections.
Projections evaluations
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics periodically publishes evaluations of its projections.
Downloadable files
The 2019-2029 projections set was the first set of projections published annually. Prior to this, projections were released on a biennial schedule. The downloadable files below are compressed files (.ZIP) that contain available materials from historical projections releases.
- 2022-32 Projections
- 2021-31 Projections
- 2020-30 Projections
- 2019-29 Projections
- 2018-28 Projections
- 2016-26 Projections
- 2014-24 Projections
- 2012-22 Projections
- 2010-20 Projections
- 2008-18 Projections
Last Modified Date: August 29, 2024