Visualizing 150 Years of U.S. Employment History

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How has the share of total jobs changed over time by sector? This compelling chart shows over 150 years of U.S. employment history by industry.

Visualization type: Infographic

NOTE: Raw data for this visualization isn’t available as it uses information from the McKinsey Global Institute here.

Visualizing 150 Years of U.S. Employment History

How has the share of total jobs changed over time by sector? This compelling chart shows over 150 years of U.S. employment history by industry.


First published: February 22, 2019 (link)

Source files included: .ai, .eps, .pdf

Data source: IPUMS USA 2017; US Bureau of Labor Statistics; McKinsey Global Institute Analysis.

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