Average monthly total nonfarm employment growth, 2006–2017
| Year | Average monthly total nonfarm employment growth |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 174 |
| 2007 | 96 |
| 2008 | -297 |
| 2009 | -422 |
| 2010 | 88 |
| 2011 | 174 |
| 2012 | 179 |
| 2013 | 192 |
| 2014 | 250 |
| 2015 | 226 |
| 2016 | 187 |
| 2017 | 174 |
Notes: Because full 2017 monthly employment data are not yet available, the chart compares average monthly job growth between January and November for 2017.
Source: Data are from the Current Employment Statistics (CES) series of the Bureau of Labor Statistics and are subject to occasional revisions. This chart was based on data accessed in December 2017.