Chart 5. Age group as a percentage of the overall labor force, 2003, 2013, 2023, and 2033 projected
Age group 2003 2013 2023 2033 projected

75 and older

0.6 0.9 1.2 2.1

65 to 74

2.6 4.3 5.5 6.5

55 to 64

11.8 16.2 16.3 15.2

16 to 54

84.9 78.6 77.0 76.2

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.