Employees - Government
Returns the total number of employees in government at all levels (federal, state, and local).
Data Source
Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) - Current Employment Statistics.
Usage Notes
- No parameters required
- Returns employment in thousands
- Data updated monthly
- Seasonally adjusted
Government Employment Levels
| Level | Examples |
|---|---|
| Federal | Military, federal agencies |
| State | Universities, state agencies |
| Local | Teachers, police, firefighters |
Note on Composition
Local government is the largest component (teachers, police, firefighters), followed by state government, then federal.
Examples
Government employment (thousands)
When to Use
- Analyzing public sector employment
- Tracking government hiring trends
- Fiscal policy analysis
- Building labor market dashboards
When NOT to Use
| Scenario | Use Instead |
|---|---|
| Need private sector employment | EmployeesPrivate() |
| Need total nonfarm employment | EmployeesNonfarm() |
| Need goods-producing sector | EmployeesGoodsProducing() |
| Need service sector | EmployeesServiceProviding() |
Common Issues & FAQ
Q: Does this include military? A: Federal employment includes civilian federal employees but typically excludes military personnel in BLS data.
Q: What is the largest component? A: Local government (teachers, police, firefighters) is the largest component of government employment.
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