The charts illustrate the percentages of employment status among adults in the United States, comparing the years 2003 and 2013.
Overall, the distribution in 2013 was relatively balanced, with all categories accounting for more than 5% of the population. In contrast, the figures in 2003 showed greater variation, with some sectors experiencing significantly higher proportions than others.
In 2003, the proportions of building, self-employment, and unemployment remained relatively stable at below 13%. By contrast, the business sector recorded the highest figure, at approximately 48%, followed by the medical sector, which accounted for about half of that. The hotel industry had the lowest proportion, at just over 2%, while education and training stood at around 10%.
By 2013, there was a significant decline in the proportions of business, medical, and unemployed individuals, each dropping to roughly half of their previous figures. Meanwhile, self-employment and building rose considerably to exceed 18%. Education and training, along with the hotel industry, also increased, reaching approximately 50% in total.
