2024–2034 Economic and Employment Projections — 2025-08-28

The U.S. economy is projected to add 5.2 million jobs from 2024 to 2034, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. Total employment is projected to increase to 175.2 million and grow 3.1 percent, which is slower than the 13.0-percent growth recorded over the 2014-24 decade. Healthcare and social assistance is projected to have the largest job growth and be the fastest growing industry sector (+8.4 percent). Employment growth in this sector is expected to be primarily driven by both the aging population and the growing prevalence of chronic conditions, such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. Demand for artificial intelligence (AI)-based systems, data processing, software development, research services, and associated consulting services are expected to drive the need for workers in both the professional, scientific, and technical services sector (+7.5 percent) and the information sector (+6.5 percent).