Figure 1a. Change in population and labor force (in thousands), ages 16–24

Years

Population (CNIP)

Labor force

1998–2008

 4,247 138

2008–18

 520 –1,048

2018–28 projected

 105 –1,286

Note: CNIP = civilian noninstitutional population.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.