United States has seen 656K job cuts across 2,774 tracked rounds since January 2020 — roughly 68.8% of all layoffs in our global dataset. The last 12 months alone saw 147K layoffs.
How many people have been laid off in United States?+
Our dataset tracks 655,980 job cuts across 2,774 layoff rounds in United States since January 2020. This includes government filings, corporate disclosures, and verified news reports.
Which industries are cutting most in United States?+
Big Tech leads in United States layoffs. Scroll up to the industries breakdown for a full picture of which sectors are cutting deepest.
Where does United States layoff data come from?+
Our US data is sourced from mandatory government filings (WARN Act notices for employers over 100 workers), corporate disclosures (SEC 8-K filings, annual reports), and verified news reporting from 40+ trusted outlets. See our methodology for full verification standards.
Are United States layoffs rising or falling?+
The last 12 months show 146,616 layoffs in our dataset. The stat cards above compare the current 12-month period to the prior year — check the trend indicators for direction.
Can I use United States layoff data in my article or research?+
Yes. Stats and visualizations on this site can be cited with attribution to the SIVL. For raw data access or embeddable charts, see our embed page or methodology.
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