Economy · Jobs
| Year | Average | Year close |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 5.09M | 5.09M |
| 2001 | 4.35M | 3.68M |
| 2002 | 3.45M | 3.17M |
| 2003 | 3.24M | 3.41M |
| 2004 | 3.64M | 4.07M |
| 2005 | 4.11M | 4.28M |
| 2006 | 4.58M | 4.62M |
| 2007 | 4.69M | 4.55M |
| 2008 | 3.80M | 3.15M |
| 2009 | 2.50M | 2.57M |
| 2010 | 2.97M | 3.06M |
| 2011 | 3.43M | 3.77M |
Source: FRED JTSJOL (Job Openings: Total Nonfarm). Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis.
Gray bands mark U.S. recessions as dated by the NBER (FRED USREC).
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