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The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) collects, analyzes, and publishes a wide array of information about the state’s labor market. This information provides a snapshot of Georgia’s economy, job market, businesses, and its workforce. Data on jobs and workers, including labor force, employment and unemployment, industrial growth, occupational trends, and wage rates, are increasingly important to remaining competitive in the global marketplace.

Economic information is of interest to a variety of people including job seekers, students, workforce planners, employers, researchers, and educators. This information provides a “snapshot” of the state’s economy. Georgia economic indicators include such data as employment by industry, weekly manufacturing earnings, unemployment insurance data, new business starts, motor vehicle sales, construction permits, and state revenues. Additionally, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics provides Consumer Price Index data. Economic indicators are available monthly for the state and the 20-county metropolitan Atlanta area.


Quarterly Workforce Indicators - LED
Indicators that provide new, current, and local information on earnings and employment dynamics.
Resources for Economic Information
Area Labor Profiles
View comprehensive information, including industry mix, income, and occupational profiles, for each of Georgia's 159 counties and surrounding areas.
Georgia Chamber of Commerce
Explore business-related resources, including information on economic development, the state legislative agenda, and federal legislative issues.
Current Publications
Connect to a variety of publications on such topics as labor force, unemployment insurance, occupations, and industries.
U. S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA)
Link to information on the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and its interaction with industries. Access other economic activity factors including personal income.
Georgia Department of Economic Development
Access economic development information including resources for business expansion and relocation, small business operations, and technology and biotech development.
U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
Link to the agency responsible for labor economics information and statistics including wages, working conditions, productivity, inflation, spending, and the consumer price index.
FedStats
Access official statistics collected and published by more than 100 federal agencies. Link to data on the economy, population, foreign trade, energy use, and more.
Georgia Tech Enterprise Innovation Institute
Access a variety of services designed to support economic development efforts in Georgia. Link to information about the statewide network of regional offices.
Selig Center for Economic Growth at the University of Georgia
Explore a wide variety of statistical and economic data, including tables covering population, health, education, employment, earnings, and many other factors.
Georgia Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Data Clearinghouse
Access GIS data, maps, and other information that has been collected by a variety of Georgia state government agencies.
Labor Market Information for Other States
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