Figure 10. Annual layoffs and discharges, total nonfarm, not seasonally adjusted, 2007–15 (in thousands)
Year Layoffs and discharges

2007

21,997

2008

23,969

2009

26,557

2010

21,703

2011

20,756

2012

20,952

2013

19,903

2014

20,420

2015

20,942

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.