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Libraries & Archives in the US - Employment (2020-2030)
There are xx employees in the Libraries & Archives industry in the US, which is expected to decline at xx% over the next five years. Industry establishments provide library or archiving services, maintaining collections of documents for informational, research, educational or recreational needs. Libraries store historical documents, photographs, maps, audio material and audiovisual material, and make them accessible to the public. This industry includes both public and private libraries, but excludes university libraries, corporate libraries and establishments that do not primarily provide library services.
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Employment
Total value (#) and annual change from 2012 – 2030.
Revenue
$XX
2020-2025 XX%
2025-2030 XX%
Employees
XX
2020-2025 XX%
2025-2030 XX%
Businesses
XX
2020-2025 XX%
2025-2030 XX%
Profit
$XX
2020-2025 XX%
Profit Margin
$XX
2020-2025 XX%
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How many people are employed in the Libraries & Archives in the US in 2025?
There is 24,691 people employed in the Libraries & Archives in the US as of 2025.
What is employment growth in the Libraries & Archives in the US in 2025?
The number of people employed in the Libraries & Archives in the US declined -0.8% on average over the five years between 2020 and 2025.
Is employment in the Libraries & Archives in the US expected to grow or decline over the next 5 years?
See our full analysis of the Libraries & Archives in the US to understand if the industry employment is expected to grow or decline over the next five years.
How many people does the average business in the Libraries & Archives in the US employ?
The average Libraries & Archives in the US business is 12.6 employees.
Are businesses in the Libraries & Archives in the US adding employees?
The average business in the Libraries & Archives in the US now employs less workers than it did five years ago.
How productive are employees in the Libraries & Archives in the US?
The revenue per employee for the average business in the Libraries & Archives in the US has decreased in the last five years.
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