Data analyses that shed light on key characteristics of the federal workforce.
To improve the way government works, we first need to understand it. In our Fed Figures series, we analyze workforce data to highlight characteristics and trends within one of our nation’s greatest assets—the federal civil service. These analyses provide a better understanding of our government’s strengths and the challenges it might face now and in the future.
Full Analysis
When you think of the federal government, you probably think of Washington, D.C. Indeed, the nation’s capital is home to the White House, Congress, the Supreme Court and many federal agency headquarters. But it is far from the only federal hub. In fact, the vast majority of the roughly 2 million federal career civil servants—more...
Full Analysis
When you think of the federal government, you probably think of Washington, D.C. Indeed, the nation’s capital is home to the White House, Congress, the Supreme Court and many federal agency headquarters. But it is far from the only federal hub. In fact, the vast majority of the roughly 2 million federal career civil servants—more...
Full Analysis
When you think of the federal government, you probably think of Washington, D.C. Indeed, the nation’s capital is home to the White House, Congress, the Supreme Court and many federal agency headquarters. But it is far from the only federal hub. In fact, the vast majority of the roughly 2 million federal career civil servants—more...
Full Analysis
When you think of the federal government, you probably think of Washington, D.C. Indeed, the nation’s capital is home to the White House, Congress, the Supreme Court and many federal agency headquarters. But it is far from the only federal hub. In fact, the vast majority of the roughly 2 million federal career civil servants—more...