Economy · Jobs
| Year | Average | Year close |
|---|---|---|
| 1948 | 56.62% | 56.80% |
| 1949 | 55.48% | 55.30% |
| 1950 | 56.09% | 56.70% |
| 1951 | 57.32% | 57.70% |
| 1952 | 57.28% | 57.60% |
| 1953 | 57.18% | 55.70% |
| 1954 | 55.48% | 55.20% |
| 1955 | 56.63% | 57.70% |
| 1956 | 57.50% | 57.30% |
| 1957 | 57.07% | 56.60% |
| 1958 | 55.42% | 55.50% |
| 1959 | 56.04% | 56.30% |
Source: FRED EMRATIO (Employment-Population Ratio). Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis.
Gray bands mark U.S. recessions as dated by the NBER (FRED USREC).
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